Tiller, Nicholas B.
The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science: Confronting Myths of the Health and Fitness Industry
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138333130
- author:
- Tiller, Nicholas B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, General, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science confronts the claims behind popular sports products and practices. In an industry worth over $4 trillion, strong marketing campaigns often rely on weak evidence, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions. Nicholas B. Tiller examines the appeal of quick fixes, fallacious arguments, and celebrity endorsements that can be misleading. He also explores how to critically evaluate sports-related products and practices, providing readers with the skills necessary to independently assess their effectiveness. By scrutinizing the plausibility of popular sports products and practices, this book aims to empower consumers to make more informed choices in the health and fitness industry.
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