Guides, explainers, and research on MAF training and aerobic fitness — written for athletes who want to go slower to go faster.
MAF training results don't come overnight. Here's an honest, month-by-month breakdown of what to expect when you commit to low heart rate training using the Maffetone method.
Read article →New to MAF training? Here's everything you need to know to start low heart rate running the right way — from calculating your MAF heart rate to surviving your first slow runs.
Read article →Zone 2 and MAF training both build aerobic fitness at low heart rates — but they're not the same. Here's how they differ, where they overlap, and which approach fits your goals.
Read article →Learn how Dr. Phil Maffetone's 180 Formula works, how to calculate your personal MAF heart rate, and why training below this number builds lasting aerobic fitness.
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