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ISBN 13 | 9780674724945 |
ISBN 10 | 9780674724945 |
Book Subtitle | Molecules That Move Us |
Book Description | The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise reveals the microworld of the human body in motion, from the motor proteins that produce force, to the signaling molecules that activate muscles, to the enzymes that extract energy from nutrients. Christopher Gillen describes how biomolecules such as myosin, collagen, hemoglobin, and creatine kinase power our athletic movements. During exercise, these molecules dynamically morph into different shapes, causing muscles, tendons, blood, and other tissues to perform their vital functions. Gillen explores a wide array of topics, from how genetic testing may soon help athletes train more effectively, to how physiological differences between women and men influence nutrition. |
What's In The Box | Book |
Language | English |
Author | Christopher M. Gillen |
Publication Date | 2014 |
Number of Pages | 353 |
The Hidden Mechanics Of Exercise hardcover english - 2014