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Faster, higher, stronger, how sports science is creating a new generation of superathletes, and what we can learn from them, Mark McClusky

Label
Faster, higher, stronger, how sports science is creating a new generation of superathletes, and what we can learn from them, Mark McClusky
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Faster, higher, stronger
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
888985581
Responsibility statement
Mark McClusky
Series statement
EBSCOHost ebooks
Sub title
how sports science is creating a new generation of superathletes, and what we can learn from them
Summary
"Veteran journalist Mark McClusky takes readers behind the scenes with a new generation of athletes, coaches, and scientists whose accomplishments are changing our understanding of human physical achievement and completely redefining the limits of the human body."--Jacket
Table Of Contents
Hacking the athlete -- Gold medal genetics -- Eating to win -- The search for excellence -- The fast track to greatness -- Learning to be the best -- Tools of the trade -- What getting tired means -- Staying strong -- The numbers game -- Athlete's little helper -- The limits of performance
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