Maffetone Method

[rebtar]

Has anyone used this to improve aerobic fitness?

[kaypeeoh]

I had the book several years ago. I recall it being a tutorial for long distance running. Learning how to run on the forefoot to save the achilles tendon, etc. And a lot about heart rate monitoring. Training to be able to cover long distances without stressing the heart too much because you don't go too fast. The mantra was, "Go Slow, go long..."

[Jmellano in reply to kaypeeoh]

my late husband (an ironman triathlete and swim coach) was a friend of Phil's. I believe Phil's philosophy was training at a lower heart rate. Its been a while and I CRS

[kaypeeoh in reply to Jmellano]

What's CRS?

[Jmellano in reply to kaypeeoh]

Can’t remember s$$t

[kaypeeoh in reply to Jmellano]

I thought so but didn't want to say it.

[rebtar]

My interest is this. I’m somewhat out of shape because of back issues. Spinal stenosis. Working on that including walking and core exercise, but I can’t exercise as much as I had been. So I got a HR monitor and noticed my heart rate variability was low. Very low, apparently common in PD as part of autonomic dysfunction. So I’m thinking Maffetone’s method may be appropriate for PD, so as not to create more stress on the heart.

[faridaro in reply to rebtar]

Could you please share what HR monitor do you have that measures heart rate variability?

[rebtar in reply to faridaro]

Oura ring. I'm not sure how accurate it is. Mostly use it to track sleep, (not too accurate for that either). I was told it was the most accurate sleep tracker but it hasn't proved to be. I think for what you get it's too expensive.

I also have a Polar strap for HR.

[faridaro in reply to rebtar]

Good to know. Thanks!

[kaypeeoh]

Can't blame back troubles. A friend is a former Marine, has run the DC marathon every year since its inception. It used to be 20 or so marines running it, They called themselves The Ground Pounders. Now they're down to three. He has severe scoliosis. I think about him whenever I don't want to work out.

[Kia17 in reply to kaypeeoh]

What do you think about when you want to work out?🤔

[kaypeeoh in reply to Kia17]

Often I use the TV so I don't have to think, just sort of watch the show enough to follow the thread. But for HIIT my entire brain is engaged to help my form and pace. I'm actively keeping my back straight, counting breaths, being careful not to drift to the side of the belt where I might be tossed off. During HIIT I'm on the ragged edge of disaster, that is tripping or stepping off the belt and I have be be constantly ready to grab the rails if I'm about to fall.