{"product_id":"which-comes-first-cardio-or-alex-hutchinson-9780062007537","title":"Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?: Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning journalist, physicist, and bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eEndure \u003c\/em\u003eAlex Hutchinson reveals the little-known and often surprising truths that science has uncovered about exercise, ranging from cardio and weights to competition to weight loss.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness--but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you'd think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhich Comes First, Cardio or Weights?\u003c\/em\u003e, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has--and has not--proven to be true: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould I exercise when I'm sick? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo I get the same workout from the elliptical machine that I get from running?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat role does my brain play in fatigue? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill running ruin my knees? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo lose weight, is it better to eat less or exercise more? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should I adapt my workout routine as I get older? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes it matter what I'm thinking about when I train? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill drinking coffee help or hinder my performance? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould I have sex the night before a competition?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as helpful diagrams and plenty of practical tips on using proven science to improve fitness, reach weight loss goals, and achieve better competition results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Hutchinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 006200753X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062007537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariner Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/11\/2011","brand":"Alex Hutchinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44042797220095,"sku":"9780062007537","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_98780733-9144-4bd1-bec1-cf57694ac293.jpg?v=1684963593","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/which-comes-first-cardio-or-alex-hutchinson-9780062007537","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}