Runner's World The Runner's Body: How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster by Editors of Runner's World Maga, Ross Tucker, Matt Fitzgerald, Jonathan Dugas (Paperback, 2009)
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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rodale Press
ISBN-13
9781605298610
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95237422
Product Key Features
Book Title
Runner's World The Runner's Body: How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster
Author
Editors of Runner's World Maga, Ross Tucker, Matt Fitzgerald, Jonathan Dugas
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Health
Publication Year
2009
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
232mm
Item Width
191mm
Item Weight
458g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Matt Fitzgerald, Editors of Runner's World Maga, Jonathan Dugas, Ross Tucker
Series Title
Runner's World
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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