The First 20 Minutes

The Surprising Science That Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer

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Pub Date 3 Jan 2013 | Archive Date 7 Jul 2013

Description

The First 20 Minutes helps both weekend warriors dedicated to their performance and readers who simply want to get and stay fit gain the most from any workout.

With the latest findings about the mental and physical benefits of exercise, personal stories from scientists and laypeople alike, as well as researched-based prescriptions for readers, Gretchen Reynolds shows what kind of exercise—and how much—is necessary to stay healthy, get fit, and attain a smaller jeans size.

Inspired by Reynolds' wildly popular fitness and exercise column for The New York Times, this book explains how exercise affects the body in distinct ways and provides the tools readers need to achieve their fitness goals, whether that's a faster 5K or staying trim.

About the Author
Gretchen Reynolds writes for the popular ‘Phys ED’ column in The New York Times. She also writes for The New York Times Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, Men's Journal, Outside, Parade, Popular Science and others.

The First 20 Minutes helps both weekend warriors dedicated to their performance and readers who simply want to get and stay fit gain the most from any workout.

With the latest findings about the...


A Note From the Publisher

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Only users in the UK and COMMONWEALTH (ex. Canada) can be granted access to this title. We are unable to approve requests from the USA and Canada.


Advance Praise

‘Armed with the information in this book, readers will be inspired and motivated to reassess their habitual exercise programs and make positive changes.’ Publisher's Weekly

‘Whether directed at a marathoner or a once-a-week sprinter, Reynolds’ important message rings true: “The body wants to move,” she writes. “Go with it.”… Solid advice with motivational oomph to get you up and running.’ Kirkus Review

‘Armed with the information in this book, readers will be inspired and motivated to reassess their habitual exercise programs and make positive changes.’ Publisher's Weekly

‘Whether directed at a...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781848315020
PRICE £12.99 (GBP)
PAGES 288

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