Good To Go: What The Athlete In All Of Us Can Learn From The Strange Science Of Recovery

"I hadn’t realized that an entire industry had sprung up to help people recover rapidly from the aches and pains of serious exercise until I read Christie Aschwanden’s book. But I knew that this accomplished science reporter would lead me on a thoughtful journey to flag the hype (such as celebrity-branded underwear), while highlighting what’s likely to be true. This is by no means just a book for jocks – it tells us how to use evidence to understand the claims that swirl all around. Aschwanden devises a controlled trial using beer as a recovery aid. She floats in the dark, struggles into constricting garments and generally dishes about everything from ice baths (dubious), hydration (oversold), lactic acid (misunderstood) to sleep – which is not only effective but free!"