Ultimate Fitness: The Quest for Truth About Exercise and Health

Kolata, Gina

ISBN 10: 0374204772 / ISBN 13: 9780374204778

Published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York, 2003

About this Item

First edition, 2003, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page: "To Linda with best wishes / Gina Kolata." The book is square and unmarked; one corner and spine ends bumped; a short closed tear to the top edge of one page. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $24.00); edgewear at spine ends and corners; Brodart protected.

Seller Inventory # 006997

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ultimate Fitness: The Quest for Truth About Exercise and Health
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0374204772
• ISBN 13: 9780374204778
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Kolata, science reporter for The New York Times , examines the fads, myths, and actual innovations that have developed in the world of physical fitness, basing her study on numerous interviews, research, and her own experiences as a fitness enthusiast. Discussion of interesting characters, from Bernarr Macfadden and his controversial early-20th-century quest for the "best and most perfectly formed woman" to Johnny G., the contemporary champion of Spinning, provide insight into the inner workings of a multi-million dollar business-and the human motivations behind exercise. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Gina Kolata is a science reporter for The New York Times and is the author of, most recently, Flu. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey.