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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
Brought to you by Penguin.
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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- Keddie
- 31-05-21
Great book, annoying narrator
The book is fascinating but it took me several chapters before I could phase out the annoying nasally voice of the narrator - I can only assume they felt someone with a slightly manic voice fit the theme of ‘burn’ and maybe American readers won’t find it so grating but it really did dent my enjoyment of this book!
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- Rupert
- 27-04-24
Excellent book. Awful reading.
Fascinating book, really recommended. The writing is so I good. The reading is so bad. I gave up listening and read it on the Kindle. The authorial voice Ponzer has is great. Mr Ochlan has an infuriating reading style. Read the book, don’t listen to it.
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- Tog
- 21-06-24
Fascinating & revolutionary
This is so interesting, counterintuitive and persuasive. The main thesis is that (in the medium to long-term) our bodies self-regulate to burn roughly the same number of calories regardless of the amount of exercise we do. As a result, exercise is vital for everything except losing weight.
The narrator's voice is extremely annoying - for example the way he says evolu-u-tion. It's a shame the author didn't read the book himself because he has the sort of voice I could listen to all day.
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- Andy D Cross
- 28-10-21
so much research in one book.
fantastic insight to human kind. understanding the real reason behind obesity. As an athlete I always wondered why I gain weight faster than anyone else during a rest week.
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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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- 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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- Val L.
- 05-06-21
Brilliant
I really enjoyed everything about this book. I found it very interesting and informative. The narration was fine once I got used to the voice. I recommend it for anyone interested in exercise and weight control physiology
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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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- Mr Monti
- 26-05-21
Great book!
It was engaging, interesting and so much information. I loved it. I highly recommend it.
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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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