Rowland, Thomas W.
The Athlete's Clock: How Biology and Time Affect Performance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780736082747
- author:
- Rowland, Thomas W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Human Kinetics Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 1.4 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Fitness & Exercise, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Athlete's Clock: How Biology and Time Affect Sport Performance offers an engaging exploration of how time influences sport performance. This interdisciplinary text examines the physiological clock, providing insights for students, researchers, coaches, and athletes seeking to understand the impact of time on athletic effort. The book delves into various questions surrounding training, pacing, and biological factors that affect athletic performance. It investigates how time affects physiological responses, such as running speeds and muscle activation, and explores strategies for extending motor activity limits. With informative chapter introductions and engaging sidebars, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms by which time influences physical function. By examining the complex relationships between biology, time, and sport performance, The Athlete's Clock provides valuable information for those looking to optimize their athletic performance.
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