The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds

The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds

The New York Times bestseller that explains how groundbreaking scientific discoveries can help each of us achieve our personal best

Every week, Gretchen Reynolds single-handedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her popular New York Times column, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and stirs controversy by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise.

Here, Reynolds consults experts in a range of fields to share paradigm-shifting findings that were previously only available in academic and medical journals, including: 

·        20 minutes of cardio is all you need (and sometimes six minutes is enough)

·        Stretching before a workout is counterproductive

·        Chocolate milk is better than Gatorade for recovery

Whether you're running ultramarathons or just want to climb the stairs without losing your breath, The First 20 Minutes will show you how to be healthy today and perform better tomorrow.

Gretchen Reynolds writes the New York Times' Phys Ed column, which appears online at the Well blog and in print in the Science Times. Her work has featured in publications such as the New York Times Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, AARP Magazine, Popular Science, and Outside. She resides in the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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ISBN 13	9780142196755
ISBN 10	0142196754
Title	The First 20 Minutes
Author	Gretchen Reynolds
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2013-04-30
Number of pages	288
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