The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Human Physiology, Health & Well Being, Fitness, Exercise
| Author: | Christopher M. Gillen | ISBN: | 9780674419926 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | March 17, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christopher M. Gillen |
| ISBN: | 9780674419926 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | March 17, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
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?
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?
