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 enlarge | Author: Philip Maffetone
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 174415
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 198
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0071343318
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9780071343312
ASIN: 0071343318
Publication Date: July 20, 1999
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 very well written, full of good information August 13, 2003
The Maffetone method is not revolutionary and is not a break-through. Hence the title of this book may be a bit misleading. The MAF method is simply low heart-rate walking in order to burn maximal amounts of fat (instead of carbs) while exercising.
The author makes a very strong case for something that any runner knows: slow running builds fitness, is easy on the joints, and also is maximally effective in promoting weight loss. What makes the book strong is the author's ability to take the time and explain the rationale behind this method of slow aerobic burn. I appreciate mixing theory and practice and presenting his case in an intelligent and learned manner.
For those who are not exercisers and who are looking for weight loss, this is a very important book to explain the rationale and get one going.
The book is best used in conjunction with a heart rate monitor.
 Interesting but... June 25, 2003
1 out of 50 found this review helpful
...I wonder truly about the efficacy of training at a % of 180 beats per minute.
 Maffetone Method March 22, 2002
This is the best fitness book that I can think of. I do not read these books very much because I am generally skeptical of these sorts of things. I must say this is an exception. Dr Maffetone is very pragmatic and sensible in his approach to fitness and this book could apply to anyone who reads it. I have run 3 marathons now and this has help me immensely in my most recent run. Additionally, I have been a competetive athelete throughout my life and I think this has improved my performance. You will not regret buying this book.
Revelation! February 14, 2002
I am 48 years old and have exercised since I was 14. I have read this book three times. It is a godsend. Every concept, every suggestion, every analysis given has proven to be accurate for me. I first changed my training shoes per instructions with amazing results. Second, I purchased a Heart Rate Monitor and it has become my most important training aid. Third, I have slowed my training pace and increased my training time considerably and have received performance results, excellent health and mental calmness eclipsing anything that I have previously experienced. My whole training program is now focused on health. This book should be manditory reading in High School health classes. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
this book changed my life January 18, 2000
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
Reading this book was a revelation. Not only did I discover that I'm carbohydrate intolerant but I also found out that I have been exercising too hard (anaerobically) for several years now while I'm jogging. After following Dr. Maffetone's carbohydrate intolerance diet and making an effort to jog at a lower heartrate, I feel so much better. My quality of life has gone up because Dr. Maffetone shares information that others don't. I highly recommend this book to other non-professional athletes like myself.
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