In the modern landscape of anti-doping practices, testing measures have become so sensitive that many high-profile athletes have tested positive for PED after consuming contaminated food, drink, and prescribed drugs. There have even been documented cases of athletes failing doping control tests after banned drugs taken by their partners crossed into their bodies during sex. Although most athletes and fans do not want us to return to the wild days of strychnine smoothies, the current model of doping control isn’t sustainable. There is strong evidence that many PED including anabolic steroids and growth hormone have legitimate uses in speeding recovery from injury, safely returning athletes to training and competition. Finally, no athlete should be banned for the use of recreational drugs that have no performance enhancing capabilities, namely marijuana. In Defense of Doping explores the relationship between doping and sports and offers an alternative pathway forward.

The complete guide to swimming for overall fitness and health. Whether you swim competitively, to get fit, to stay healthy, or just swim for fun, The Swim Prescription is the all-in-one guide to everything this incredible sport has to offer. The Swim Prescription is the authoritative reference on all aspects of swimming for health, including:
• Detailed explanations of how swimming benefits various health conditions
• Step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate swimming into any lifestyle
• Helpful tips on swimming equipment—what you should and shouldn’t buy
• Three full 12-week workout courses designed for any skill level
• Key points for advanced topics including nutrition, strength training and more

Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, The Swim Prescription unlocks the power of swimming and makes it accessible for everyone.

In this groundbreaking guide to health and wellness, Dr. Alexander Hutchison explains the science behind exercise and diet in a style that is both in-depth and easily understandable.  Sure, you’ve exercised before, but do you really know how exercise changes your body? If you’ve watched TV or read articles in health and wellness magazines over the last decade, you’ve likely heard of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). But, do you know what it is and why it’s important? In the first half of Exercise Ain’t Enough, Alexander Hutchison explains the science of HIIT and how it can improve your cardiovascular, immune, cognitive, and mental health more than traditional endurance training.  In the second half of Exercise Ain’t Enough, Dr. Hutchison details why most people don’t lose weight with exercise alone. He covers the history of how our country got to be so out of shape and overweight in the first place, and what we can do about it. He details recent research with a modern hunter-gatherer tribe, the Hadza, that reveals that their healthy lifestyle revolves around a combination of daily physical activity and a very simple diet of whole foods, including grains, fruits, fatty meats, and surprisingly, honey. Finally, Dr. Hutchison translates the diet of the Hadza into a realistic, sustainable, and enjoyable Western equivalent.This is not a gimmicky fad diet and exercise program. Exercise Ain’t Enough is a novel approach to explaining how to change your life for the better. It is an example of how science and common sense can be used to help everyone improve their health and wellness.