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Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running—and how various body systems contribute to running performance. Leading the charge is a fresh generation of brilliant young exercise physiologists including Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas, whose work has demolished many long-standing beliefs about running. Now Tucker and Dugas, whose blog, Science of Sport, has already created a devoted readership, join with esteemed fitness author Matt Fitzgerald to provide a captivating tour of the human body from the runner’s perspective.
Focusing on how runners at all levels can improve their health and performance, Runner’s World The Runner’s Body offers in a friendly, accessible tone, the newest, most surprising, and most helpful scientific discoveries about every aspect of the sport—from how best to nourish the runner’s body to safe and legal ways to increase oxygen delivery to the muscles. Full of surprising facts, practical sidebars, and graphical elements, The Runner’s Body is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to become a better—and healthier—runner.
ASIN : B005CAIZUA
Publisher : Rodale Books (May 12, 2009)
Publication date : May 12, 2009
Language : English
File size : 7575 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 290 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book to be readable and enjoyable. They say it’s a great resource for all runners, novice and experienced, and provides great insights into what happens as they run. Opinions are mixed on the information quality, with some finding it good and detail-oriented, while others say it may be overwhelming to a beginning runner.
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