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Burn
- The Misunderstood Science of Metabolism
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
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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.
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- Kevin Scott
- 24-05-21
Abit disappointing
Overall - when it comes to the science of metabolism, nothing really new in here. The early part comparing energy expenditure between Apes/monkeys and people is quite interesting, but over all this doesn't really give much outside of time put into exercise is largely useless and to put the fork down.
Complete tangent towards the end about climate change and fossil fuels which seemed to be rushed couple of chapters to "fill" the rest of the book, but had no relevance to the actual topic of the book.
Not something I would recommend.
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- Andrew R.
- 14-04-21
Excellent informative book
Really enjoyed this. I learned a lot. The author treated multiple views respectfully but clearly presented his case with evidence. The author's very direct experience with metabolism science and measurement plus lots of first hand experience with hunter gather tribes gives him what must be a very unusual and clearly expert view of the subject. If you want an objective view from a real expert, read this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-03-21
wow
wow. what a book. one of best nooks I ve listened too on the subject of exercise, health and fitness. chapter 2 gets technical. but stick with it it gets far easier. some great story telling.
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- Briantist
- 07-03-21
excellent! truly exceptional book
your really learn from this book. the humanity of the author and his respect for the reader makes this man's important research shine.
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- Peter
- 14-03-24
Exercise is healthy. Eating poorly is the problem.
A great insight into our body's use of energy and how it compensates and constrains the amount of energy we burn. It is well read, although, as a Brit, I was not too keen on the strong and slightly 'TV presenter' American accent. I got used to it and it did not affect the content of a well researched and written book.
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- G. Wheater
- 23-09-23
long winded, tangential and moaning narration
could have been delivered in < 90 mins with clear conclusions. I have no clue who this book is aimed at. I persevered but am left dissatisfied and confused.
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- IP
- 22-09-23
Fascinating & important
I found this book absolutely fascinating, it's very well written and incredibly engaging. The only downside is the odd narration, it is enthusiastic and clear but strangely sounds like a cheerful robot. It took some getting used to, but is worth persevering with as the book is excellent & essential reading.
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- LMN
- 16-06-23
Good Story but lacking in implementation
Enjoyed the story and Amazon experiences but, despite the many hours, little, if anything was said in detail practically on what we should eat and do and precisely what’s wrong currently with detailed examples. A missed opportunity perhaps.
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- Younghusband
- 31-12-22
Fascinating insights
A brilliant review of the latest thinking on metabolism with several key findings and insights that I believe will be new to most listeners
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-09-22
Excellent book for clear, concise explanation of metabolism!
A superb narrative describing metabolism using extensive historical and biological sources. If you really want to understand the western worlds current obesity epidemic this is a must.
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