MAF Method (1983)

Record 035 · Training · 1983

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MAF Method

Phil Maffetone

“Maffetone's aerobic protocol that made 'zone 2' a heart-rate ceiling, not a vibe.”

Train slow to go fast: a formula, a cap, months of base. Polarized and Zone 2 culture sit on this patience.

Opened aerobic-base heart-rate training as a lay protocol.

Official site
  • 180-age formula
  • Aerobic-only base
  • HR cap as method

180 minus age. Stay under.