Sweat Science: Workout myths, Training truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0771039816 ISBN 13 : 9780771039812

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There's plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness—but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you'd think.

In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has—and has not—proven to be true:

Should I exercise when I'm sick? • Do I get the same workout from the elliptical machine that I get from running? • What role does my brain play in fatigue? • Will running ruin my knees? • To lose weight, is it better to eat less or exercise more? • How should I adapt my workout routine as I get older? • Does it matter what I'm thinking about when I train? • Will drinking coffee help or hinder my performance? • Should I have sex the night before a competition?

This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as helpful diagrams and plenty of practical tips on using proven science to improve fitness, reach weight loss goals, and achieve better competition results.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Written by award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson, author of the Globe and Mail's popular column "Jockology," Sweat Science answers 150 questions about fitness and exercise, providing hype-free analysis of common ("Can I freeze my lungs by exercising in the cold?") and not-so-common ("Can swearing help me push harder in a workout?") fitness questions, bridging the gulf between exercisers and the scientists who study them. For example, have you ever wondered:

-Which is more important, cardio or weights?
-Can I get fit by exercising just a few minutes a week? [Answer: yes, sort of]
-Should I stretch before excercising? [Answer: actually, no]
-Can swearing help me push harder in a workout?

With advice on how to get started, cardio, strength, injury prevention, nutrition, and performance, Sweat Science is an informative, entertaining, and insightful guide to all the questions about exercise that have long intrigued researchers, fitness fanatics, and anyone who has ever taken up a sport or set foot in a gym.

Détails de l'édition

• Date d'édition: 1777
• ISBN 10: 0771039816
• ISBN 13: 9780771039812
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 304