The first two important factors have already been discussed: building a great aerobic system, and increased fat burning—the important combination of training and diet. Other include:

Even for a woman who is taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, these medications have potential side effects that can adversely affect exercise activity.

When running, think about a forward pelvis and you’ll feel your quadriceps contract as you hit the ground with your foot. If you do this correctly, you’ll feel your butt tighten, and even produce slight muscle soreness between workouts due to chronic maximus weakness—they

In the case of the brain, consuming cocoa has been shown to improve circulation for two to three hours after consumption. This makes having a Phil’s Bar or other cocoa snack a valuable asset before an important meeting, a long drive, or for students taking tests. But this idea can backfire if eating a high glycemic product, which can impair brain f

• Any type of excess stress can interfere with the aerobic system by raising the hormone cortisol. This stress response, often not obvious in many cases, can interfere with many physiological processes in the brain, muscles, and metabolism that are necessary to develop aerobic function and endurance.

If you want to race faster, quicker training paces at the same heart rate are essential.

• The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. • The Big Book of Health and Fitness. • 1:59 The Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Is Within Reach—Here’s How It Will Go Down, and What It Can Teach All Runners About Training and

There are two primary factors that influence our ability to increase fat burning: eating healthy, unrefined foods; and working out easier rather than harder.

Basically, all the recommendations I’ve made in this and other books can apply to children after weaning. (For more information see the book Healthy Brains Healthy Children, or visit the Healthy Children pages at www.philmaffetone.com