Muscular Work - Francis Gano Benedict - Bog

Muscular Work: A Metabolic Study With Special Reference To The Efficiency Of The Human Body As A Machine is a book written by Francis Gano Benedict in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of the metabolic processes that occur in the human body during muscular work. The author has focused on the efficiency of the human body as a machine and has provided a detailed analysis of the energy expenditure during muscular work. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the metabolic processes involved in muscular work. The author has discussed the role of oxygen in the process of energy production, the measurement of energy expenditure, and the factors that affect the efficiency of the human body as a machine. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the different types of muscular work, including the work done by the heart and the respiratory muscles. The author has also discussed the effect of exercise on the metabolism of the body and the importance of rest and recovery after exercise. Overall, Muscular Work: A Metabolic Study With Special Reference To The Efficiency Of The Human Body As A Machine is a comprehensive study of the metabolic processes involved in muscular work. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the human body's efficiency as a machine and the factors that affect its performance during physical activity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.