1. Introduction : the biochemical basis of exercise and sport -- 2. The weightlifter -- 3. The sprinter -- 4. Middle distance events -- 5. The endurance athlete -- 6. The games player -- 7. Sporting talent : the genetic basis of athletic capability -- 8. Adaptations to training -- App. 1. Key concepts in physical, organic and biological chemistry -- App. 3. Units commonly used in biochemistry and physiology
