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This was mentioned by the Yeti in another thread. It's all about the science of exercise recovery. Well written and entertaining, plus it was a quick read. The big takeaways: get plenty of sleep, and don't use ice.
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And drink when you are thirsty (not what I was told by a Sport Scientist back in the day). I’ve noticed over the years that sports “science” tends to do 180 degree flips about every 2 years or so. This book explained why.
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Yes! Forgot that.
Also she pointed out that a lot of recovery methods are judged effective purely by sensation: either it must be working because it feels good, or it must be working because it hurts.
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The fundamentally unscientific methods used are embarrassing. It was a fun read.
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.