Performing in Extreme Environments

This is the complete guide to physical performance in extreme environments. Whether it's the force of high wind speeds plowing against a runner or the extreme pressure that plagues the diver under the water, this book will help athletes gain a performance edge. Armstrong has collected years of research and drawn upon his thousands of interactions with athletes, coaches, and soldiers to provide the "whys," "what if's" and "how-to's" of achievement under demanding conditions. The book details the physiological effects of extreme environmental conditions, and then offers plans for changing training patterns, eating habits, fluid intake, clothing, and medications, to accommodate these conditions.