The Science of Fitness: Power, Performance, and Endurance

by Greg LeMond, Mark Hom

The Science of Power, Performance, and Endurance clearly explains the vital connection between diet and exercise in the human body. With this knowledge, you can use the right exercise and nutrition to obtain a higher quality life, prevent disease, and slow the aging process.

Authored in a straightforward style and with color images throughout, this book explores the cellular science behind fitness, protein synthesis, and healthy living. With it you will learn the most recent and important discoveries in the relationships between physical fitness, nutrition, weight loss, and weight management. It provides key information on the body’s mitochondrial processes and their role in aging, along with well-informed discussions on general nutrition, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, how to enhance athletic performance, and how exercise strengthens the mind.

Whether you are interested in how to eat healthy, train for your first (or next) marathon, take your fitness to the next level, find the best super foods, or simply want to improve your vitality through healthy, doable practices, this book will help you on your journey regardless of age or fitness level.

Presents the connection between exercise, nutrition, and physiology in a way that is ideal for both experienced athletes and newcomersProvides the scientific basis for mitochondrial functions and their relationship to fitness, protein synthesis, quality of life, and the aging processSynthesizes the latest research on nutrition, sports nutrition, super foods, and the brain/body connection Co-Authored by legendary cyclist Greg LeMond, who illustrates key points using his own athletic journey

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 21, 2014

Reviews

[Jerry Broni · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is, quite honestly, one of the most disappointing books I have ever read. I would give it zero stars if I could. While I enjoyed Greg LeMond's preface (one of my all time favorite cyclists), the book goes downhill from there. As a scientist, I was disappointed that the content of this book was mostly information that I learned in my seventh grade science class. Definitely not what I expected from an author who touts his training at big name institutions and career as a physician (not surprising that a simple internet search yielded no publications of significance from the author). Just another example of an egomaniac purporting their expertise in a subject when their credentials suggest otherwise.