The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
Product Description
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training?
Â
In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving it. Through on-the-ground reporting from below the equator and above the Arctic Circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the very nature of athleticism.
Technical Specifications
You might also like
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
By [David Epstein]Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Paperback) 2019
The Performance Cortex: How Neuroscience Is Redefining Athletic Genius
Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown.
Outliers: The Story of Success
The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease
The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive