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Burn

The Misunderstood Science of Metabolism

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Burn

Written by: Herman Pontzer
Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
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Why do so many diets lead to more weight gain?

Do more active people have faster metabolisms?

Is exercise essential for weight loss?

Over the past 20 years, Evolutionary Biologist Herman Pontzer has conducted ground-breaking studies across a range of settings, including pioneering fieldwork with Hadza hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania.

This book draws on his eye-opening research to show how, contrary to received wisdom, exercise does not increase our metabolism. Instead, we burn calories within a very narrow range: nearly 3,000 calories per day, no matter our activity level.

By taking a closer look at what happens to the energy we consume, Pontzer explores the ways in which metabolism controls every aspect of our health - from fertility to immune function - and reveals the truth about the dynamic system that sustains us. Filled with facts and memorable anecdotes, Burn will change the way you think about food, exercise and life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Herman Pontzer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Biological Sciences Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Science
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Entertaining and at the same time connected things from evolution very well , if one wants to understand his metabolism he needs to listen

Good book

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a very famous book tho i cannot defend its fame. a lot of hadza tribe (and other) stories to fill into the small chunks of information that come lumped as a surprise. the stories get non sensical many a times. no summary at the end of chapters is like literally beating about the bush , atleast in the audiobook format . i had to rewind n listen umpteen times . at the end , i feel like i know a lot abt hadza but little abt burn ! maybe i need a more intellectual set of ears . all the best.

needs a super brain to sift, comprehend and summarise

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