Human Fatigue: Evolution, Health and Performance

Fatigue is a condition spanning the breadth of human functioning in health and disease and is a central concern in sport and exercise. Even so we are yet to fully understand its causes. One reason for this lack of understanding is that we seldom consider fatigue from an evolutionary perspective - as an adaptation that provided reproductive success.

This ground-breaking book outlines the evidence that fatigue is a result of adaptations distinctive to humans. It argues that humans developed a...