The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise
Author | : Christopher M. Gillen |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2014-03-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674419919 |
ISBN-13 | : 067441991X |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise written by Christopher M. Gillen and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise reveals the microworld of the body in motion, from motor proteins that produce force to enzymes that extract energy from food, and tackles questions athletes ask: What should we ingest before and during a race? How does a hard workout trigger changes in our muscles? Why does exercise make us feel good?