The Endurance Handbook

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:

Without specifically training the fat-burning system, one could actually become aerobically deficient, a common syndrome associated with fatigue, increased weight and body fat, reduced immune function (since the aerobic muscle fibers are key site of antioxidant activity), physical injury, and hormonal imbalance.

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

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

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.

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

You can adjust the exact proportion to your own weight. By sticking to these general guidelines, athletes can learn that a diet comprised of 30 percent protein might be about right.

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