Description
Book SynopsisIntroduces the student of sports science or exercise physiology to the biochemical processes that underpin exercise performance and the adaptations that occur with training. The principles of exercise biochemistry are introduced in a context that is immediately relevant to the student of sports science.
Trade ReviewI believe that this book really does fill a gap most texts don't address and I would recommend it without hesitation. Les Tumility, Aberystwyth University
This well-written book does an excellent job of sorting through the volumes of information on physiology and sports to provide key concepts necessary in order to maximise performance while minimizing injury and overtraining. * University of Tennessee at Knoxville *
Table of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION: THE BIOCHEMICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT; THE WEIGHTLIFTER; THE SPRINTER; MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS; THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE; THE GAMES PLAYER; SPORTING TALENT: THE GENETIC BASIS OF ATHLETIC CAPABILITY; ADAPTATIONS TO TRAINING; APPENDICES; INDEX
