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Burn: New Research Blows The Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, And Stay Healthy-used
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One Of The Foremost Researchers In Human Metabolism Reveals Surprising New Science Behind Food And Exercise.We Burn 2,000 Calories A Day. And If We Exercise And Cut Carbs, We'Ll Lose More Weight. Right? Wrong. In This Paradigmshifting Book, Herman Pontzer Reveals For The First Time How Human Metabolism Really Works So That We Can Finally Manage Our Weight And Improve Our Health.Pontzer'S Groundbreaking Studies With Huntergatherer Tribes Show How Exercise Doesn'T Increase Our Metabolism. Instead, We Burn Calories Within A Very Narrow Range: Nearly 3,000 Calories Per Day, No Matter Our Activity Level. This Was A Brilliant Evolutionary Strategy To Survive In Times Of Famine. Now It Seems To Doom Us To Obesity. The Good News Is We Can Lose Weight, But We Need To Cut Calories. Refuting Such Weightloss Hype As Paleo, Keto, Antigluten, Antigrain, And Even Vegan, Pontzer Discusses How All Diets Succeed Or Fail: For Shedding Pounds, A Calorie Is A Calorie.At The Same Time, We Must Exercise To Keep Our Body Systems And Signals Functioning Optimally, Even If It Won'T Make Us Thinner. Huntergatherers Like The Hadza Move About Five Hours A Day And Remain Remarkably Healthy Into Old Age. But Elite Athletes Can Push The Body Too Far, Burning Calories Faster Than Their Bodies Can Take Them In. It May Be That The Most Spectacular Athletic Feats Are The Result Not Just Of Great Training, But Of An Astonishingly Efficient Digestive System.Revealing, Irreverent, And Always Entertaining, Pontzer Has Written A Book That Will Change How You Eat, Move, And Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Burn' by Herman Pontzer? A: The book focuses on revealing new research about human metabolism, discussing how we actually burn calories and how this affects weight loss and health.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Burn', and what are his credentials? A: The author is Herman Pontzer, PhD, a prominent researcher in human metabolism known for his studies on calorie burning in hunter-gatherer tribes.
- Q: What are the key takeaways from the book regarding exercise and metabolism? A: The key takeaway is that exercise does not significantly increase metabolism; instead, humans burn calories within a narrow range, regardless of activity levels.
- Q: How does 'Burn' challenge common weight-loss beliefs? A: The book challenges popular diets like paleo and keto, arguing that a calorie is a calorie and that cutting calories is essential for weight loss.
- Q: What unique research findings does Pontzer share in 'Burn'? A: Pontzer shares findings from his studies with hunter-gatherer tribes, showing their activity levels and how they maintain health without traditional dieting.
- Q: What is the recommended approach to weight loss according to 'Burn'? A: The recommended approach is to focus on calorie reduction rather than relying solely on exercise to lose weight.
- Q: Is 'Burn' suitable for those interested in fitness and health? A: Yes, 'Burn' is suitable for anyone interested in fitness, health, and understanding the science behind metabolism and weight management.
- Q: What format is the book 'Burn' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format, making it durable and suitable for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: When was 'Burn' published? A: The book was published on March 2, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does 'Burn' contain? A: The book contains 384 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.