{"product_id":"the-biochemical-basis-of-sports-performance","title":"The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome understanding of the biochemistry of exercise is fundamental to any study of the factors that contribute to sports performance. It is the physical  chemical and biochemical properties of cells and tissues that determine the physiological responses to exercise  and yet the teaching of exercise biochemistry is poorly developed compared with exercise physiology. Where the subject is taught  the student often finds the approach somewhat daunting  with its focus on thermodynamics  chemical structures and metabolic pathways.  Many students find the subject difficult  when it should not be so. This book introduces the student of sports science or exercise physiology to the biochemical processes that underpin exercise performance and the adaptations that occur with training. The focus is on skeletal muscle metabolism and the provision of energy for working muscles and the principles of exercise biochemistry are introduced in a context that is immediately relevant to the student of sports science.  Instead of the traditional approach of working through the main classes of biomolecules and metabolic pathways  the subject is tackled by considering the biochemical processes involved in energy provision for different sports events and the way in which limitations in energy supply can cause fatigue  and thus limit performance. Recovery from exercise is important for athletes who train and compete with only a limited rest period  and the biochemical processes that influence recovery and restoration of performance capacity are also addressed. The processes fuelling the activities that contribute to sport form the core of this book  together with the changes that occur with training and the role of diet in providing the necessary fuels. But sporting talent is a rare gift  and a brief description of its hereditary basis is included.  DT A complete introduction to the biochemical basis of sports performance  appealing to undergraduate students  coaches  and athletes DT Numerous links made between biochemistry and physiology for an integrated view of the subject DT The student is directed to carefully chosen further reading articles  allowing them to readily explore key topics in more detail  Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance features:  For students: DT In the News updates DT Multiple choice questions DT Hyperlinked bibliography DT Extended case study following an athlete through a season  with exercises  For lecturers: DT Figures from the book  available to download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44983994384437,"sku":"ByrdShop_019920828X","price":83.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199208289.jpg?v=1770818286","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-biochemical-basis-of-sports-performance","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}