Author: Thomas J Whipple
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315418630
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The endurance athlete faces a paradox—you’re going farther and faster, you’re feeling stronger, but your bones are getting weaker. New, compelling evidence shows that the very activities that expand our mental and physical abilities may be reducing the durability of our skeletons. In this book, Thomas Whipple, a leading orthopaedic clinical specialist, and Robert Eckhardt, a scientist specializing in the musculoskeletal system, team up to explain how athletes at any level can maintain the delicate balance between endurance exercise and optimum bone health over a lifetime. Translating important scientific advances into accessible language, they explain the muscle-bone connection, and cover training strategies and exercises, nutrition, calcium, stress fractures, rehabilitation, running mechanics, footwear, posture, and pharmaceuticals. An essential guide and ideal text for exercise physiologists, endurance athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and coaches.
The Endurance Paradox
Author: Thomas J Whipple
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315418630
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The endurance athlete faces a paradox—you’re going farther and faster, you’re feeling stronger, but your bones are getting weaker. New, compelling evidence shows that the very activities that expand our mental and physical abilities may be reducing the durability of our skeletons. In this book, Thomas Whipple, a leading orthopaedic clinical specialist, and Robert Eckhardt, a scientist specializing in the musculoskeletal system, team up to explain how athletes at any level can maintain the delicate balance between endurance exercise and optimum bone health over a lifetime. Translating important scientific advances into accessible language, they explain the muscle-bone connection, and cover training strategies and exercises, nutrition, calcium, stress fractures, rehabilitation, running mechanics, footwear, posture, and pharmaceuticals. An essential guide and ideal text for exercise physiologists, endurance athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and coaches.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315418630
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The endurance athlete faces a paradox—you’re going farther and faster, you’re feeling stronger, but your bones are getting weaker. New, compelling evidence shows that the very activities that expand our mental and physical abilities may be reducing the durability of our skeletons. In this book, Thomas Whipple, a leading orthopaedic clinical specialist, and Robert Eckhardt, a scientist specializing in the musculoskeletal system, team up to explain how athletes at any level can maintain the delicate balance between endurance exercise and optimum bone health over a lifetime. Translating important scientific advances into accessible language, they explain the muscle-bone connection, and cover training strategies and exercises, nutrition, calcium, stress fractures, rehabilitation, running mechanics, footwear, posture, and pharmaceuticals. An essential guide and ideal text for exercise physiologists, endurance athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and coaches.
The Passion Paradox
Author: Brad Stulberg
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1635653444
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The coauthors of the bestselling Peak Performance dive into the fascinating science behind passion, showing how it can lead to a rich and meaningful life while also illuminating the ways in which it is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to cultivate a passion that will take you to great heights—while minimizing the risk of an equally great fall. Common advice is to find and follow your passion. A life of passion is a good life, or so we are told. But it's not that simple. Rarely is passion something that you just stumble upon, and the same drive that fuels breakthroughs—whether they're athletic, scientific, entrepreneurial, or artistic—can be every bit as destructive as it is productive. Yes, passion can be a wonderful gift, but only if you know how to channel it. If you're not careful, passion can become an awful curse, leading to endless seeking, suffering, and burnout. Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness once again team up, this time to demystify passion, showing readers how they can find and cultivate their passion, sustainably harness its power, and avoid its dangers. They ultimately argue that passion and balance--that other virtue touted by our culture--are incompatible, and that to find your passion, you must lose balance. And that's not always a bad thing. They show readers how to develop the right kind of passion, the kind that lets you achieve great things without ruining your life. Swift, compact, and powerful, this thought-provoking book combines captivating stories of extraordinarily passionate individuals with the latest science on the biological and psychological factors that give rise to—and every bit as important, sustain—passion.
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1635653444
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The coauthors of the bestselling Peak Performance dive into the fascinating science behind passion, showing how it can lead to a rich and meaningful life while also illuminating the ways in which it is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to cultivate a passion that will take you to great heights—while minimizing the risk of an equally great fall. Common advice is to find and follow your passion. A life of passion is a good life, or so we are told. But it's not that simple. Rarely is passion something that you just stumble upon, and the same drive that fuels breakthroughs—whether they're athletic, scientific, entrepreneurial, or artistic—can be every bit as destructive as it is productive. Yes, passion can be a wonderful gift, but only if you know how to channel it. If you're not careful, passion can become an awful curse, leading to endless seeking, suffering, and burnout. Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness once again team up, this time to demystify passion, showing readers how they can find and cultivate their passion, sustainably harness its power, and avoid its dangers. They ultimately argue that passion and balance--that other virtue touted by our culture--are incompatible, and that to find your passion, you must lose balance. And that's not always a bad thing. They show readers how to develop the right kind of passion, the kind that lets you achieve great things without ruining your life. Swift, compact, and powerful, this thought-provoking book combines captivating stories of extraordinarily passionate individuals with the latest science on the biological and psychological factors that give rise to—and every bit as important, sustain—passion.
The Adversity Paradox
Author: J. Barry Griswell
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312385552
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A straight-talking guide to the way business experience and success are attained in the real world profiles the "adversity paradox" through which professionals rise to even greater heights after seemingly career-breaking setbacks, in a reference that cites the examples of such individuals as Harvey Mackay, Doris Christopher, and Pete Dawkins.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312385552
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A straight-talking guide to the way business experience and success are attained in the real world profiles the "adversity paradox" through which professionals rise to even greater heights after seemingly career-breaking setbacks, in a reference that cites the examples of such individuals as Harvey Mackay, Doris Christopher, and Pete Dawkins.
McTaggart's Paradox
Author: R.D. Ingthorsson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317195825
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
McTaggart’s argument for the unreality of time, first published in 1908, set the agenda for 20th-century philosophy of time. Yet there is very little agreement on what it actually says—nobody agrees with the conclusion, but still everybody finds something important in it. This book presents the first critical overview of the last century of debate on what is popularly called "McTaggart’s Paradox". Scholars have long assumed that McTaggart’s argument stands alone and does not rely on any contentious ontological principles. The author demonstrates that these assumptions are incorrect—McTaggart himself explicitly claimed his argument to be dependent on the ontological principles that form the basis of his idealist metaphysics. The result is that scholars have proceeded to understand the argument on the basis of their own metaphysical assumptions, duly arriving at very different interpretations. This book offers an alternative reading of McTaggart’s argument, and at the same time explains why other commentators arrive at their mutually incompatible interpretations. It will be of interest to students and scholars with an interest in the philosophy of time and other areas of contemporary metaphysics.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317195825
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
McTaggart’s argument for the unreality of time, first published in 1908, set the agenda for 20th-century philosophy of time. Yet there is very little agreement on what it actually says—nobody agrees with the conclusion, but still everybody finds something important in it. This book presents the first critical overview of the last century of debate on what is popularly called "McTaggart’s Paradox". Scholars have long assumed that McTaggart’s argument stands alone and does not rely on any contentious ontological principles. The author demonstrates that these assumptions are incorrect—McTaggart himself explicitly claimed his argument to be dependent on the ontological principles that form the basis of his idealist metaphysics. The result is that scholars have proceeded to understand the argument on the basis of their own metaphysical assumptions, duly arriving at very different interpretations. This book offers an alternative reading of McTaggart’s argument, and at the same time explains why other commentators arrive at their mutually incompatible interpretations. It will be of interest to students and scholars with an interest in the philosophy of time and other areas of contemporary metaphysics.
The Haywire Heart
Author: Christopher J. Case
Publisher: VeloPress
ISBN: 1937716872
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Too much exercise can kill you. The Haywire Heart is the first book to examine heart conditions in athletes. Intended for anyone who competes in endurance sports like cycling, triathlon, running races of all distances, and cross-country skiing, The Haywire Heart presents the evidence that going too hard or too long can damage your heart forever. You’ll find what to watch out for, what to do about it, and how to protect your heart so you can enjoy the sports you love for years to come. The Haywire Heart shares the developing research into a group of conditions known as “athlete’s heart”, starting with a wide-ranging look at the warning signs, symptoms, and how to recognize your potential risk. Leading cardiac electrophysiologist and masters athlete Dr. John Mandrola explores the prevention and treatment of heart conditions in athletes like arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and flutter, tachycardia, hypertrophy, and coronary artery disease. He reviews new research about exercise intensity and duration, recovery, inflammation and calcification, and the ways athletes inflict lasting harm. These heart problems are appearing with alarming frequency among masters athletes who are pushing their bodies harder than ever in the hope that exercise will keep them healthy and strong into their senior years. The book is complete with gripping case studies of elite and age-group athletes from journalist Chris Caselike the scary condition that nearly killed cyclist and coauthor Lennard Zinnand includes a frank discussion of exercise addiction and the mental habits that prevent athletes from seeking medical help when they need it. Dr. Mandrola explains why many doctors misdiagnose heart conditions in athletes and offers an invaluable guide on how to talk with your doctor about your condition and its proven treatments. He covers known heart irritants, training and rest modifications, effective medicines, and safe supplements that can reduce the likelihood of heart damage from exercise. Heart conditions affect hardcore athletes as well as those who take up sports seeking better health and weight loss. The Haywire Heart is a groundbreaking and critically important guide to heart care for athletes. By protecting your heart now and watching for the warning signs, you can avoid crippling heart conditions and continue to exercise and compete for years to come.
Publisher: VeloPress
ISBN: 1937716872
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Too much exercise can kill you. The Haywire Heart is the first book to examine heart conditions in athletes. Intended for anyone who competes in endurance sports like cycling, triathlon, running races of all distances, and cross-country skiing, The Haywire Heart presents the evidence that going too hard or too long can damage your heart forever. You’ll find what to watch out for, what to do about it, and how to protect your heart so you can enjoy the sports you love for years to come. The Haywire Heart shares the developing research into a group of conditions known as “athlete’s heart”, starting with a wide-ranging look at the warning signs, symptoms, and how to recognize your potential risk. Leading cardiac electrophysiologist and masters athlete Dr. John Mandrola explores the prevention and treatment of heart conditions in athletes like arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and flutter, tachycardia, hypertrophy, and coronary artery disease. He reviews new research about exercise intensity and duration, recovery, inflammation and calcification, and the ways athletes inflict lasting harm. These heart problems are appearing with alarming frequency among masters athletes who are pushing their bodies harder than ever in the hope that exercise will keep them healthy and strong into their senior years. The book is complete with gripping case studies of elite and age-group athletes from journalist Chris Caselike the scary condition that nearly killed cyclist and coauthor Lennard Zinnand includes a frank discussion of exercise addiction and the mental habits that prevent athletes from seeking medical help when they need it. Dr. Mandrola explains why many doctors misdiagnose heart conditions in athletes and offers an invaluable guide on how to talk with your doctor about your condition and its proven treatments. He covers known heart irritants, training and rest modifications, effective medicines, and safe supplements that can reduce the likelihood of heart damage from exercise. Heart conditions affect hardcore athletes as well as those who take up sports seeking better health and weight loss. The Haywire Heart is a groundbreaking and critically important guide to heart care for athletes. By protecting your heart now and watching for the warning signs, you can avoid crippling heart conditions and continue to exercise and compete for years to come.
Pentaparadox
Author: Douglas Browning
Publisher: D M Browning
ISBN: 0578026821
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
PENTAPARADOX is a challenging look at life's biggest questions and how they relate to Christianity. What is my purpose in space-time? What is consciousness all about, and how does it relate to physical and spiritual existence? Why is atheism so self-confident and so wrong? How do religion and science seek truth, and how can they possibly be in opposition? Do we all have an "eternal destiny" and is it predetermined? What happens when we die? Written from the perspective of one who has been completely "around the track" theologically and philosophically, PENTAPARADOX affirms the propostion that mankind CAN know reality. But intellect and science--regardless of how sophisticated they become--can only take us part of the way along that journey. So whatever your spiritual and moral convictions may be, grab hold of this book to discover why the Christian journey is the most rewarding and the most real. 411 pages. 58 photographs.
Publisher: D M Browning
ISBN: 0578026821
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
PENTAPARADOX is a challenging look at life's biggest questions and how they relate to Christianity. What is my purpose in space-time? What is consciousness all about, and how does it relate to physical and spiritual existence? Why is atheism so self-confident and so wrong? How do religion and science seek truth, and how can they possibly be in opposition? Do we all have an "eternal destiny" and is it predetermined? What happens when we die? Written from the perspective of one who has been completely "around the track" theologically and philosophically, PENTAPARADOX affirms the propostion that mankind CAN know reality. But intellect and science--regardless of how sophisticated they become--can only take us part of the way along that journey. So whatever your spiritual and moral convictions may be, grab hold of this book to discover why the Christian journey is the most rewarding and the most real. 411 pages. 58 photographs.
Strangers in Their Own Land
Author: Arlie Russell Hochschild
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620973987
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The National Book Award Finalist and New York Times bestseller that became a guide and balm for a country struggling to understand the election of Donald Trump "A generous but disconcerting look at the Tea Party. . . . This is a smart, respectful and compelling book." —Jason DeParle, The New York Times Book Review When Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, a bewildered nation turned to Strangers in Their Own Land to understand what Trump voters were thinking when they cast their ballots. Arlie Hochschild, one of the most influential sociologists of her generation, had spent the preceding five years immersed in the community around Lake Charles, Louisiana, a Tea Party stronghold. As Jedediah Purdy put it in the New Republic, "Hochschild is fascinated by how people make sense of their lives. . . . [Her] attentive, detailed portraits . . . reveal a gulf between Hochchild's 'strangers in their own land' and a new elite." Already a favorite common read book in communities and on campuses across the country and called "humble and important" by David Brooks and "masterly" by Atul Gawande, Hochschild's book has been lauded by Noam Chomsky, New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu, and countless others. The paperback edition features a new afterword by the author reflecting on the election of Donald Trump and the other events that have unfolded both in Louisiana and around the country since the hardcover edition was published, and also includes a readers' group guide at the back of the book.
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620973987
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The National Book Award Finalist and New York Times bestseller that became a guide and balm for a country struggling to understand the election of Donald Trump "A generous but disconcerting look at the Tea Party. . . . This is a smart, respectful and compelling book." —Jason DeParle, The New York Times Book Review When Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, a bewildered nation turned to Strangers in Their Own Land to understand what Trump voters were thinking when they cast their ballots. Arlie Hochschild, one of the most influential sociologists of her generation, had spent the preceding five years immersed in the community around Lake Charles, Louisiana, a Tea Party stronghold. As Jedediah Purdy put it in the New Republic, "Hochschild is fascinated by how people make sense of their lives. . . . [Her] attentive, detailed portraits . . . reveal a gulf between Hochchild's 'strangers in their own land' and a new elite." Already a favorite common read book in communities and on campuses across the country and called "humble and important" by David Brooks and "masterly" by Atul Gawande, Hochschild's book has been lauded by Noam Chomsky, New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu, and countless others. The paperback edition features a new afterword by the author reflecting on the election of Donald Trump and the other events that have unfolded both in Louisiana and around the country since the hardcover edition was published, and also includes a readers' group guide at the back of the book.
Waterlogged
Author: Timothy Noakes
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492583367
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
“Drink as much as you can, even before you feel thirsty." That's been the mantra to athletes and coaches for the past three decades, and bottled water and sports drinks have flourished into billion-dollar industries in the same short time. The problem is that an overhydrated athlete is at a performance disadvantage and at risk of exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH)--a potentially fatal condition. Dr. Tim Noakes takes you inside the science of athlete hydration for a fascinating look at the human body’s need for water and how it uses the liquids it ingests. He also chronicles the shaky research that reported findings contrary to results in nearly all of Noakes’ extensive and since-confirmed studies. In Waterlogged, Noakes sets the record straight, exposing the myths surrounding dehydration and presenting up-to-date hydration guidelines for endurance sport and prolonged training activities. Enough with oversold sports drinks and obsessing over water consumption before, during, and after every workout, he says. Time for the facts—and the prevention of any more needless fatalities.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492583367
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
“Drink as much as you can, even before you feel thirsty." That's been the mantra to athletes and coaches for the past three decades, and bottled water and sports drinks have flourished into billion-dollar industries in the same short time. The problem is that an overhydrated athlete is at a performance disadvantage and at risk of exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH)--a potentially fatal condition. Dr. Tim Noakes takes you inside the science of athlete hydration for a fascinating look at the human body’s need for water and how it uses the liquids it ingests. He also chronicles the shaky research that reported findings contrary to results in nearly all of Noakes’ extensive and since-confirmed studies. In Waterlogged, Noakes sets the record straight, exposing the myths surrounding dehydration and presenting up-to-date hydration guidelines for endurance sport and prolonged training activities. Enough with oversold sports drinks and obsessing over water consumption before, during, and after every workout, he says. Time for the facts—and the prevention of any more needless fatalities.
Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology
Author: Graham Scambler
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136334238
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology explores the work of key social theorists and the application of their ideas to issues around health and illness. Encouraging students and researchers to use mainstream sociological thought to inform and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the many arenas of health and healthcare, this text discusses and critically reviews the work of several influential contemporary thinkers, including – Foucault, Bauman, Habermas, Luhmann, Bourdieu, Merleau-Ponty, Wallerstein, Archer, Deleuze, Guattari, and Castells. Each chapter includes a critical introduction to the central theses of a major social theorist, ways in which their ideas might inform medical sociology and some worked examples of how their ideas can be applied. Containing contributions from established scholars, rising stars and innovative practitioners, this book is a valuable read for those studying and researching the sociology of health and illness.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136334238
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology explores the work of key social theorists and the application of their ideas to issues around health and illness. Encouraging students and researchers to use mainstream sociological thought to inform and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the many arenas of health and healthcare, this text discusses and critically reviews the work of several influential contemporary thinkers, including – Foucault, Bauman, Habermas, Luhmann, Bourdieu, Merleau-Ponty, Wallerstein, Archer, Deleuze, Guattari, and Castells. Each chapter includes a critical introduction to the central theses of a major social theorist, ways in which their ideas might inform medical sociology and some worked examples of how their ideas can be applied. Containing contributions from established scholars, rising stars and innovative practitioners, this book is a valuable read for those studying and researching the sociology of health and illness.
How To Breathe While Suffocating
Author: Adid Khan
Publisher: Adid Khan
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Welcome to a transformative journey found within the pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating." This book is an exploration of resilience, survival, and personal growth amidst life's challenging circumstances. Here, we utilize the metaphor of "breathing while suffocating" as a medium to discuss psychological endurance and survival under unfavorable conditions. Delving into concepts such as linear and cyclical time, the echoes of eternity, and the paradoxical coexistence of suffocation and salvation, we explain how to find groundedness when life seems most suffocating. This academic yet easily relatable read is fashioned to empower you through an understanding of the metaphysics of time and eternity, equipping you with strategies you can apply in moments of personal suffocation. The following pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating" take the reader on an introspective journey within, amidst the struggles and hardships encountered in daily life. Using the compelling metaphor of breathing, something so intrinsic to our existence, we discuss psychological endurance and survival. With a close examination of concepts like time, eternity, and the inherent paradoxes of life, we lay out an encouraging exploration of how you can breathe even under the most suffocating circumstances. To a reader persevering through rocky times, this book asserts a promising notion: even the most oppressive difficulties are temporal, transitory. This timely and meaningful discussion is certain to enlighten, motivate, and foster an enduring perspective amidst life's trials. Within the pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating," you'll discover: Strategies for cultivating resilience and psychological endurance Insight into the metaphorical interplay of suffocation and salvation Exploration of concepts like linear versus cyclical time Understanding the echoes of eternity and their impact on personal growth Practical applications of metaphysical insights in everyday life Encouraging perspectives on navigating life's challenges with grace and perseverance Ready to discover the transformative power of resilience? Dive into the pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating" and equip yourself with invaluable insights and strategies for navigating life's challenges. Gain a deeper understanding of psychological endurance, time's metaphysical dimensions, and the profound interplay between suffocation and salvation. Embrace the opportunity to cultivate resilience and thrive amidst adversity. Don't miss out on this enlightening and empowering read. Purchase your copy of "How to Breathe While Suffocating" and embark on a journey towards personal growth and resilience today!
Publisher: Adid Khan
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Welcome to a transformative journey found within the pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating." This book is an exploration of resilience, survival, and personal growth amidst life's challenging circumstances. Here, we utilize the metaphor of "breathing while suffocating" as a medium to discuss psychological endurance and survival under unfavorable conditions. Delving into concepts such as linear and cyclical time, the echoes of eternity, and the paradoxical coexistence of suffocation and salvation, we explain how to find groundedness when life seems most suffocating. This academic yet easily relatable read is fashioned to empower you through an understanding of the metaphysics of time and eternity, equipping you with strategies you can apply in moments of personal suffocation. The following pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating" take the reader on an introspective journey within, amidst the struggles and hardships encountered in daily life. Using the compelling metaphor of breathing, something so intrinsic to our existence, we discuss psychological endurance and survival. With a close examination of concepts like time, eternity, and the inherent paradoxes of life, we lay out an encouraging exploration of how you can breathe even under the most suffocating circumstances. To a reader persevering through rocky times, this book asserts a promising notion: even the most oppressive difficulties are temporal, transitory. This timely and meaningful discussion is certain to enlighten, motivate, and foster an enduring perspective amidst life's trials. Within the pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating," you'll discover: Strategies for cultivating resilience and psychological endurance Insight into the metaphorical interplay of suffocation and salvation Exploration of concepts like linear versus cyclical time Understanding the echoes of eternity and their impact on personal growth Practical applications of metaphysical insights in everyday life Encouraging perspectives on navigating life's challenges with grace and perseverance Ready to discover the transformative power of resilience? Dive into the pages of "How to Breathe While Suffocating" and equip yourself with invaluable insights and strategies for navigating life's challenges. Gain a deeper understanding of psychological endurance, time's metaphysical dimensions, and the profound interplay between suffocation and salvation. Embrace the opportunity to cultivate resilience and thrive amidst adversity. Don't miss out on this enlightening and empowering read. Purchase your copy of "How to Breathe While Suffocating" and embark on a journey towards personal growth and resilience today!