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Periodic Graphics: The science of exercise

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explores the chemicals at work when we work out.

by Andy Brunning, special to C&EN
May 17, 2020 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 98, Issue 19

 

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To download a pdf of this article, visit http://cenm.ag/exercise.

References used to create this graphic:

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Lavelle, Judy. “Exploring the Molecular Basis of ‘Runner’s High.’ ”Chemical & Engineering News, Oct. 5, 2015.

Miller, Kevin C., Marcus S. Stone, Kellie C. Huxel, and Jeffrey E. Edwards. “Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention.”Sports Health (July 2010). DOI: 10.1177/1941738109357299.

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A collaboration between C&EN and Andy Brunning, author of the popular graphics blog Compound Interest

To see more of Brunning’s work, go to compoundchem.com. To see all of C&EN’s Periodic Graphics, visit http://cenm.ag/periodicgraphics.

 

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