Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?

Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the World of Exercise

  • Language:
    Publisher:
  • English (U.S.)
    William Morrow/HarperCollins
  • English (Canada)
    McClelland and Stewart
  • Japanese
    Soshisha Co., Ltd.
  • Russian
    Alpina
About Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?:

There’s plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness – but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you’d think.

In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has – and has not – proven to be true:

Should I exercise when I’m sick? · Do I get the same workout from the elliptical machine that I get from running? · What role does my brain play in fatigue? · Will running ruin my knees? · To lose weight, is it better to eat less or exercise more? · How should I adapt my workout routine as I get older? · Does it matter what I’m thinking about when I train? · Will drinking coffee help or hinder my performance? · Should I have sex the night before a competition?

This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as helpful diagrams and plenty of practical tips on using proven science to improve fitness, reach weight loss goals, and achieve better competition results.


Critical Praise:

Factual, informative and empowering.

Kirkus


Authoritative and easy to use...This book answers all the big questions.”

Amby Burfoot, Editor at Large, Runner’s World


About the Author(s):

Award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson writes the popular biweekly column “Jockology” for the Globe and Mail and is a contributing editor at Popular Mechanics. A former competitive long distance runner, Hutchinson has a Ph.D. in physics and spent time as a researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. A National Magazine Award and National Newspaper Award winner, his work has appeared in the New York Times.


Other Editions:
  • Japanese

  • Russian


Other Books by Alex Hutchinson:
  • Endure