The New York Times bestseller that explains how groundbreaking scientific discoveries can help each of us achieve our personal best Every week, Gretchen Reynolds single-handedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her popular New York Times column, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and stirs controversy by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise.
Here, Reynolds consults experts in a range of fields to share paradigm-shifting findings that were previously only available in academic and medical journals, including:
· 20 minutes of cardio is all you need (and sometimes six minutes is enough)
· Stretching before a workout is counterproductive
· Chocolate milk is better than Gatorade for recovery
Whether you’re running ultramarathons or just want to climb the stairs without losing your breath, The First 20 Minutes will show you how to be healthy today and perform better tomorrow.
Author(s): Reynolds, Gretchen
Publisher: Icon Books
Year: 2012
Language: English
Commentary: exercise, fitness, health, personal development, Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer
Pages: 288
Tags: exercise, fitness, health, personal development, Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer
Title page
Copyright information
Dedication
Epigraph
Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Body in Motion
Chapter 1: The First 20 Minutes
Chapter 2: Stretching the Truth
Chapter 3: It’s Not About the Bites
Chapter 4: The Losing Battle
Chapter 5: What We Mean When We Talk About Endurance
Chapter 6: Give Me the Strength to Carry On
Chapter 7: When Bad Things Happen to Good Workouts
Chapter 8: How to Build a Better Brain
Chapter 9: Survival of the Fittest
Chapter 10: Pushing Back the Finish Line
Conclusion: Use It or Lose It
Index
