Scientific American Building the Elite Athlete

Science increasingly informs athletic training, and technology is used every day to maintain and even enhance physical performance. In this volume, Scientific American's top writers present in clear, accessible prose information about present--and future--advances that enhance not only athletic performance, but also the vitality of the rest of the population.

Body, mind, gear, and thechnique are explored. Specific topics include:



Whether science can determine if sports psychology works

How th...