{"product_id":"the-first-20-minutes-isbn-9780142196755","title":"The First 20 Minutes","description":"The \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller that explains how groundbreaking scientific discoveries can help each of us achieve our personal best\u003cp\u003eEvery week, Gretchen Reynolds single-handedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her popular \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e column, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and stirs controversy by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, Reynolds consults experts in a range of fields to share paradigm-shifting findings that were previously only available in academic and medical journals, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e·        20 minutes of cardio is all you need (and sometimes six minutes is enough)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e·        Stretching before a workout is counterproductive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e·        Chocolate milk is better than Gatorade for recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re running ultramarathons or just want to climb the stairs without losing your breath, \u003ci\u003eThe First 20 Minutes\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to be healthy today and perform better tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\"[This book] delivers answers to many perennial training questions [and] does a great job of myth-busting some well-established beliefs. It's a great guide for the mindful athlete who wants to gain all the benefits of physical training while minimizing downtime from injury or overtraining.\"—Danny Dreyer, founder of Chi Running\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There has never been a better time in history to grow stronger, faster and smarter; there has never been a more helpful book than Gretchen Reynolds's \u003ci\u003eThe First 20 Minutes. \u003c\/i\u003eSmart, clear, and beautifully  useful, this is the new fitness bible for the modern age.\"—Dan Coyle, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Talent Code \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe First 20 Minutes \u003c\/i\u003eis packed with interesting tips and insights. Pickle juice for cramps, who would have ever thought! Gretchen Reynolds once again delivers a winner.\"—Dean Karnazes, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUltraMarathon Man \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"An informative and entertaining review of current science about exercise and fitness, with good, commonsense recommendations that cut through confusing, often conflicting research on the subject... Armed with the information in this book, readers will be inspired and motivated to reassess their habitual exercise programs and make positive changes.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003eFor more than a decade, GRETCHEN REYNOLDS has written about the science of health and fitness for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband and son.","brand":"Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300882370789,"sku":"NP9780142196755","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780142196755.jpg?v=1767739346","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-first-20-minutes-isbn-9780142196755","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}