This first edition paperback of "Building the Elite Athlete" by the editors of Scientific American is in excellent condition. The cover shows minimal wear and the pages are clean, crisp, and free from any markings or inscriptions.
Details:
- Title: Building the Elite Athlete
- Publisher: The Lyons Press, an imprint of The Globe Pequot Press
- Publication Year: 2007
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN-10: 1-59221-116-9
- ISBN-13: 978-1-59221-116-9
- Pages: 224
Product Description:
"Building the Elite Athlete" explores the science behind athletic training, performance, and technology. This highly informative volume provides clear, accessible prose about present and future advances that enhance not only athletic performance but also the vitality of the general population. Specific topics covered include the cellular biology of muscle, the role of sports psychology, the physics of skateboarding, and concerns about gene doping.
Features:
- Insightful Articles: Contributions from top writers at Scientific American present the latest research and findings in sports science.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Topics range from body mechanics and mental preparation to cutting-edge technology and ethical issues.
- Visual Appeal: Includes numerous photographs and diagrams to illustrate key concepts.
- Highly Informative: Provides excellent background on controversial issues in both spectator and participatory sports today.
Topics Include:
- Whether science can determine if sports psychology works
- How the cellular biology of muscle may explain why a particular athlete wins
- What skateboarders do to bend the laws of physics
- Concerns about a sophisticated new way of cheating—gene doping