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

  • Gillen, Christopher M.
Date:
2014
  • Books

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Description

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?

Publication/Creation

Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.

Physical description

342 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

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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.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-321) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    QT256 2014G47h
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 0674724941
  • 9780674724945