Muscular Work: A Metabolic Study with Special Reference to the Efficiency of the Human Body as a Machine (1913)

Muscular Work: A Metabolic Study With Special Reference To The Efficiency Of The Human Body As A Machine (1913) is a scientific book written by Francis Gano Benedict. The book explores the metabolic processes involved in muscular work and the efficiency of the human body as a machine. It provides a detailed analysis of the energy expenditure and oxygen consumption during various types of physical activities, including walking, running, and lifting weights. The author also discusses the factors that affect the efficiency of the human body as a machine, such as age, sex, and physical fitness. The book is based on extensive research and experiments conducted by the author and his colleagues, and it presents a comprehensive understanding of the human body's ability to perform physical work. Overall, Muscular Work is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the metabolic processes involved in physical activity and the efficiency of the human body as a machine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.