Hidden Mechanics of Exercise
Subtitle: Molecules That Move Us
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780674724945
Subjects: Exercise, physiological aspects; Human mechanics; Kinesiology
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?