Hi everyone, this week I’ll be recommending some amazing books in relation to exercise and sport.
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Bounce by Matthew Syed:
This is a very well-known book that touches upon the ‘myth’ of talent, and puts the theory of 10,000 hours of purposeful practice to the test. It is a thoroughly interesting book.
The Sports Gene by David Epstein:
This book is a controversial and engaging book that discusses the role of genetics in determining sports ability, touching on the nature vs nurture debate. I personally really enjoyed this book due to the real-life examples that it gives.
Born to Run by Christian Mcdougall:
In this book, Mcdougall tracks down members of the reclusive Tarahumara Native Mexican Tribe, who are known for running ultra distances (over 100miles) at fast speeds without getting injured. Born to Run explains the natural benefits of long-distance running, and how you can become a better runner too, based on several years of research, experiences, and training.