Part Two - An interview with Dr Phil Maffetone

Dr Maffetone is an internationally recognised researcher, educator and author in the field of exercise, nutrition sports medicine and biofeedback. He has published over 200 papers and is the author of 20 books. He travels and lectures extensively on these topics. He is widely recognised for his success in working with athletes, from multiple disciplines and has coached many professional athletes at the highest levels of sport. Links: https://philmaffetone.com/about/ Defining Overfat and what it is: How do we measure this, why does it matter How excess abdominal fat is an imbalanced metabolic state and impairs health The importance of healthy body-fat for good immune function and protection from infections, bacteria and microbes The difference between health fat and sick fat His research into defining overfat and the studies he has published in recent years More than 80% of the world’s population are overfat. 91% in the USA. How this contributes to the number of Covid cases. Covid-19 and co-morbidities – compromised immune system Why revamping our terminology is important; defining overfat – not talking about weight – this is an important distinction to make Why early diagnosis of disease is important. How do we change the narrative? Waist to hip ratio is the best way to determine if you are over fat Taking responsibility for your health, aging well, continuing to improve It’s not always easy – but it’s worth it. Keeping it simple