#107 -- Dr Phil Maffetone: Using Music for a Better Brain & Body

Episode 107 August 12, 2023 01:02:57
#107 -- Dr Phil Maffetone:  Using Music for a Better Brain & Body
wise athletes podcast
#107 -- Dr Phil Maffetone: Using Music for a Better Brain & Body

Aug 12 2023 | 01:02:57

/

Show Notes

Song Credit: Twice in One Lifetime by Phil Maffetone

Dr Phil Maffetone

Dr. Phil Maffetone’s credo is that “everyone is an athlete.” As a health and fitness trendsetter, Dr Phil has had as much positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. Dr. Phil is a long-time respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. In 2003, Dr. Maffetone was presented with the prestigious Statuette award by the International Academy for Child Brain Development. He was named Triathlete Magazine’s coach of the year in 1995, and in 2000 was honored by Inside Triathlon magazine as one of the top-20 most influential people in endurance sports worldwide.

Since the 1970s, Dr. Phil Maffetone has warned against sugar addiction and carbohydrate intolerance along with pioneering the use of biofeedback via heart-rate monitoring devices. His approach has been proven successful by thousands of MAF devotees. Dr. Phil is committed to making the Maffetone Method available to everyone.

Music can positively influence intensity, fat-burning, as well as encouraging overall brain and body benefits. However, it needs to be used intelligently. Best to avoid the stress-induced pounding drums and driving bass lines. While a no-pain, no-gain approach to exercise and music can be enjoyable, be careful out there. If you want an aerobic workout to burn more fat and increase energy capacity, listening to intense music can be problematic. Lower heart rate exercise increases fat-burning and builds mitochondria capacity for superior aerobic performance.

Consider songs that help promote warmups — slower, easy music allows your body to ease into the session, increasing the workout benefits. Likewise, with your cool down. For aerobic workouts, a more moderate beat is great, and for high intensity a faster song helps move you along. The most important music choice is always the music you enjoy.

However, the choice. Personalize. Most importantly, always avoid junk music.

Dr Phil has created some playlists of his music. The two playlists are for an Easy Aerobic Workout, and for Higher Intensity Training. And, it’s all free.

Links:

Outline of Talk

Want to support the show?

If you are enjoying WiseAthletes, a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple Podcasts. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes.

And, checkout the discount codes provided by show guests who offer unique products that I or Glen use. Click here: DISCOUNT CODES

Thanks.

Other Episodes

Episode 125

January 29, 2024 01:05:40
Episode Cover

#124 | Pain and Performance | Ryan Whited & Matt Fitzgerald

Fullscript for WiseAthletes Pain is a terrible word. Four little letters that I used to believe mean I can't or I'm broken or worse....

Listen

Episode 162

April 26, 2025 01:12:57
Episode Cover

#162 | NEWSTART Pillars of Health | Roger Seheult MD of MedCram

Professional Grade Supplements for WiseAthletes About the Guest Roger Seheult, MD, MedCram Co-Founder & Instructor (MedCram.com website) Dr. Seheult is currently an Associate Clinical...

Listen

Episode 84

December 18, 2022 00:39:16
Episode Cover

#84 -- Psyche of the Injured Athlete w/Dr Laura Miele

Dr. Miele Bio Dr. Miele runs her own business ‘Mind over Body Athletics, LLC’ in which she trains and consults athletes and coaches in...

Listen