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An entertaining illustrated deep dive into muscle, from the discovery of human anatomy to the latest science of strength training.
Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goosebump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. We can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results.
In this lively, lucid book, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles. He breaks down the three different types of muscle―smooth, skeletal, and cardiac―and explores major advancements in medicine and fitness, including cutting-edge gene-editing research and the science behind popular muscle conditioning strategies. Along the way, he offers insight into the changing aesthetic and cultural conception of muscle, from Michelangelo’s David to present-day bodybuilders, and shares fascinating examples of strange muscular maladies and their treatment. Brimming with fun facts and infectious enthusiasm, Muscle sheds light on the astonishing, essential tissue that moves us through life.
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Praise for Works by Roy A. Meals, MD
“Filled with illustrations, illuminating stories, and historical deep dives, Muscle will give you new insight into the power of our bodies.” — Milan Polk, Men’s Health “A lively, lucid and entertaining tour of bone in health and disease, and its strange afterlife in human culture.” — John J. Ross, Wall Street Journal
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company (July 25, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1324021446
ISBN-13 : 978-1324021445
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6.3 x 1 x 9.3 inches
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Customers find the writing style accessible and pleasing to read. They appreciate the concise and clear presentation of the material. The book provides information and education on health literacy, providing readers with insights into muscle use. Readers praise the author’s encyclopedic knowledge of the subject and consider it a self-help book that promotes healthy living.
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