Bibliograph

The hidden mechanics of exercise, molecules that move us, Christopher M. Gillen

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Label

The hidden mechanics of exercise, molecules that move us, Christopher M. Gillen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-321) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden mechanics of exercise

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

859168429

Responsibility statement

Christopher M. Gillen

Sub title

molecules that move us

Summary

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?

Table Of Contents

Prologue: molecules in motion -- Function follows form -- An experiment of one -- The gene for gold medals -- Not too fast, not too slow -- Lactic acid acquitted -- Catch an edge -- Your brain on exercise -- Live high -- Run like a woman -- Drinking games -- More gain, less pain -- Chasing the holy grail

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