There's plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness—but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you'd think.
In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has—and has not—proven to be true:
Should I exercise when I'm sick?
Do I get the same workout from the elliptical machine that I get from running?
What role does my brain play in fatigue?
Will running ruin my knees?
To lose weight, is it better to eat less or exercise more?
How should I adapt my workout routine as I get older?
Does it matter what I'm thinking about when I train?
Will drinking coffee help or hinder my performance?
Should I have sex the night before a competition?
This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as...
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There's plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness—but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you'd think.
In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has—and has not—proven to be true:
Should I exercise when I'm sick?
This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as...