The Power of the Body: Why We Need Muscles

In this engaging book, scientific facts, cultural references, captivating reports, and poignant personal stories are masterfully woven together. The author not only explains what muscles are but also helps us understand their significance in the life of every person. Cardiac, smooth, skeletal — these three types of muscles make our heart beat, push food through our intestines, control the continuous flow of blood through the vessels, and allow us to move in space. Moreover, Tsui traces how, in different historical eras, muscles have defined our notions of beauty and ugliness, and summarizes how important muscles are for our physical and mental health.
The book «The Power of the Body» — a fascinating exploration of the human body and the amazing capabilities of muscles.