{"product_id":"the-first-20-minutes-surprising-science-reveals-how-we-can-exercise-better-train-smarter-live-longer-by-gretchen-reynolds","title":"The First 20 Minutes: How We Can Exercise Better by Gretchen Reynolds (2013)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback in Very Good (VG) condition. Clean and straight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__description\" data-testid=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TruncatedText\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"contentContainer\" class=\"TruncatedText__text TruncatedText__text--5 TruncatedText__text--expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEvery Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise. Consulting experts in physiology, biology, psychology, neurology, and sports, she uncovers how often we should exercise, how long workouts should be, how to avoid injury, and how to find the right form, routine and equipment for our goals. She also reveals some surprising answers, like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 minutes of cardio at a time is enough to obtain maximum health benefits. (And in some cases, just six minutes is all you need.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretching before a workout is counterproductive. (It's better to just start easy, i.e., walk before you run.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore strength is nice but not necessary. (A six-pack looks great but actually has little bearing on performance.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking improves your memory; housecleaning improves your mood. (The brain is like a muscle,; it likes to exercise.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate milk is better than Gatorade for recovery. (Providing the best sports nutrition is often the simplest.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on scientific expertise as well as her own athletic experiences, Gretchen Reynolds will help you find the right workout for your body, age, fitness and goals. Whether your desire is to be fit for the rest of your life, to look great in a smaller dress size or to run your third marathon in Boston, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First 20 Minutes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will make your workouts work for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ex Libris Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42612860485859,"sku":"EXL002492","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5675\/7951\/products\/16171210.jpg?v=1647532307","url":"https:\/\/www.exlibrismichigan.com\/products\/the-first-20-minutes-surprising-science-reveals-how-we-can-exercise-better-train-smarter-live-longer-by-gretchen-reynolds","provider":"Ex Libris Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}