TY - BOOK AU - Gillen,Christopher M. TI - The hidden mechanics of exercise: molecules that move us SN - 9780674724945 AV - QP303 .G543 2014 U1 - 612.7/6 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Cambridge, Massachusetts, London PB - The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press KW - Exercise KW - Physiological aspects KW - Molecular aspects KW - Human mechanics KW - Kinesiology KW - physiology KW - Physical Exertion KW - Effort physique KW - Aspect physiologique KW - ram KW - Aspect moléculaire KW - Cinésiologie KW - Exercice KW - Biologie moléculaire KW - Mécanique humaine N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-321) and index; Prologue: molecules in motion -- Function follows form -- An experiment of one -- The gene for gold medals -- Not too fast, not too slow -- Lactic acid acquitted -- Catch an edge -- Your brain on exercise -- Live high -- Run like a woman -- Drinking games -- More gain, less pain -- Chasing the holy grail N2 - 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? ER -