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Is Walking the Key to Running Faster? MAF Tests and Base Training Explained
In this episode, the hosts explore two seemingly distinct but deeply related endurance training concepts: MAF testing and Fat Max workouts. Dr. Paul Laursen breaks down the science behind the Maximal Aerobic Function method (popularized by Phil Maffetone) and how it revolutionized the performance of athletes like Mark Allen. They dig into how low-intensity training at a controlled heart rate improves fat oxidation, enhances durability, and lays the foundation for long-term speed and endurance. From personal frustrations to science-backed explanations, the conversation reinforces why slowing…
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