Survival of the Fittest - The Anatomy of Peak Physical Performance

Informationen zum Autor Mike Stroud Klappentext Mike Stroud is a medic, doctor, and recent adviser to the Ministry of Defence on survival. He teamed up with Sir Ranulph Fiennes in 1986 for the first of their three attempts to journey on foot to the North Poles unaided. In 1993 he was awarded the O. B. E. for his part in the first unsupported crossing of the Arctic continent from coast to coast. Zusammenfassung Sets out the genetics, diet and exercise that enable humans to perform at their peak. The author analyses individual feats of survival and athletic prowess that illustrate the way the body functions at its best. He gives some tips on how to stay fit for life for those of us who find walking the dog an endurance challenge...

Product details

• Authors: Mike Stroud, Stroud Mike
• Publisher: Yellow Jersey
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 29.07.2004
• EAN: 9780224075077
• ISBN: 978-0-224-07507-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Guides > Health; Science: general issues, HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living, SCIENCE / General, Expeditions, Expeditions: popular accounts, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, True stories of heroism, endurance and survival, Popular medicine and health