Mark Hines

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I live in Surrey and am a physiologist, biomechanist and ultra-endurance adventure racer. I lecture on physiology, exercise rehabilitation and research methods in London, and am currently working towards a PhD in biomechanics. Between finishing my Master's degree and commencing my Phd, I spent many years researching human evolution, focussing on areas such as nutrition, comparative anatomy, and the development of bipedal locomotion.

I believe the health industry has become overrun with too many charlatans selling pseudoscience systems, for all things exercise and health-related, and I began writing partly to try to produce something sensible and clear to help improve understanding. I appreciate that specialist, scientifically-sound books will never sell in the numbers the celebrity-endorsed fad books do, but I believe that if I can at least put the information out there - so people can read it if they so wish - then that would suffice.

As for the race books, well there I was simply trying to tell a good story, perhaps encourage others to try new races or just to help with motivation for running. I did not achieve that with my first edition on the Marathon des Sables, but soon understood why and did what I could to rectify that for subsequent editions. My current titles have far more personality and 'me' in them than my first attempt, which works well for some people although certainly not everyone. I am sure there is more to be improved for future editions, but for the time-being I am satisfied that they offer what I wanted them to.

There are many books on running that I love to read, but there are not enough, and I had hoped I could perhaps contribute something to the genre. My race books contain a fairly good amount on the science of training and exercise - each book contains an in-depth scientific review of something related to extreme physiology - about the way the body adapts and responds to extremes of training and environments.

So, that is me and a very brief overview of why I write. Over the coming years I plan to write more on nutrition and exercise, although the race 'trilogy' is now complete. The next book for the 'in extremis' series will hopefully be on something Polar or similarly extreme.

For the latest information on my goings-on and new releases, please visit my website: www.markhines.org

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Our Natural Health

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By Mark Hines The Yukon Arctic Ultra: Ultra Marathon Adventure Racing Across Canada's Frozen North

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Built to Last: A New Perspective on Fitness Training for Life

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The Yukon Arctic Ultra: Ultra Marathon Adventure Racing Across Canada's Frozen North (In Extremis Book 3) 01-Mar-2013

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The Yukon Arctic Ultra has a strong claim to being the world's coldest and toughest ultra. In 2007 the race was stopped when temperatures dropped below minus 60 Celsius, and the trail covers more than 430 miles over frozen lakes, rivers, hills and mountains. This book is the story of how exercise physiologist Mark Hines came to be one of the first people ever to complete this epic race.

In keeping with the style and format of the other books in the 'in extremis' series, The Yukon Arctic Ultra includes an in-depth scientific review, this time on exercise in the extreme cold, and a comprehensive appendices which includes recommendations on clothing, food and equipment. The book details an extraordinary volume of training in the build-up to the event, and is permeated by tales of what many consider to be the 'Spirit of the Yukon'. The pace and distance of this event lends itself to far greater insights into the nature of ultra-endurance adventure racing, including the psychology and philosophy, which helps each racer to either succeed or fail in this harshest of environments.

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The Marathon des Sables: Ultra Endurance Running in the Heat of the Sahara (In Extremis Book 1) 01-Mar-2013

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The Marathon des Sables is widely regarded as the toughtest footrace on Earth. It is a seven-day, multi-stage race in the Moroccan Sahara, during which competitors must carry all their food, clothing and equipment across the ~150-mile course.

The Marathon des Sables was exercise physiologist Mark Hines' first excursion into the world of ultra-endurance adventure races. With a fitness background far removed from endurance fitness, this book catalogues his training, preparation and participation in his first great race. Whilst the subsequent titles on the Jungle Marathon and Yukon Arctic Ultra clearly demonstrate his own evolution into an accomplished ultra runner, the Marathon des Sables was where it all began. His training was unrefined and the equipment he chose far from the best, but this new reflective edition permits Mark to put into context all the decisions he made, and within the appendix can be found his true 'desired kit list' for such an event. Calling on his background as an exercise physiologist, Mark easily explains the adaptations involved in training for an ultra-endurance event. This culminates in an in-depth analysis of the 'athlete's heart', which is introduced within the main text but features in its entirety in the appendix. This chapter alone should be considered a must-read for anyone preparing to begin training to become an endurance runner. The Marathon des Sables is an incredible race, described in this book through the eyes of a novice racer, but one with an academic background that balances well with his natural approach to training.

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Skiing Fitness: Reach your potential on the slopes 22-Oct-2015

by Mark Hines

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Whether you are a first time skier or regularly take to the slopes,
your chances of an enjoyable - and injury free - holiday are greatly
enhanced if you prepare for the physical exertion of skiing.

This book offers readers a fitness programme specifically designed
for the rigours of skiing. The book begins with an overview of the most
common injuries that skiers suffer, plus a look at what areas of
fitness you need to focus on in order to get the most out of your
skiing - strength, CV fitness and flexibility.

The book has two sections, one aimed at those new to skiing and one
aimed at the more advanced skier. Both sections will include programmes
to be undertaken in the months and weeks leading up to the skiing trip,
but there will also be year round programmes that can be incorporated
into the reader's regular exercise programme, offering year round
skiing fitness.

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Human Evolution, Diet and Health: The Case for Palaeolithic Nutrition 01-Mar-2013

by Mark Hines

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The concept of Darwinian medicine is not a new one. Yet until recently there has been little interest in how this might be applied to diet and nutrition.
The relationships between modern diet, modern disease and obesity are astonishing. Our most prevalent and devastating diseases are affected by what we eat, and the basis of effective treatment and prevention can be found in the diets of our Palaeolithic ancestors.

In Human Evolution, Diet and Health, Mark Hines examines the relationships in exquisite detail, showing again and again how modern diets can have harmful consequences for the human body. In this antagonism between our genotype and its environment, disease and obesity are not only more likely, but are practically foregone conclusions. The resolution of this conflict, we find, begins with the understanding of our pasts. Humankind's cradle in Palaeolithic Africa was where our genotype evolved, and the modern world is where it must now survive. The findings of this book have far-reaching implications for our future health, well-being, and medicine.

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The Jungle Marathon: Ultra Endurance Running in the Heart of the Amazon (In Extremis Book 2) 01-Mar-2013

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It was during breakfast, the morning after completing the Marathon des Sables and whilst recovering in Ouarzazate's Berbere Palace, that discussions began as to what should come next. The Marathon des Sables was no longer recognised as the toughest footrace in the world, at least not by those on the ultra-endurance adventure racing circuit. The general consensus was that the true toughest ultra took place in the heart of the Amazon jungle, and it had a staggeringly high drop-out rate.

The Jungle Marathon is probably the toughest 'multi-stage' footrace in the world. The terrain and combination of heat and humidity make this event far more arduous than races held in desert environments. 'The Jungle Marathon: Ultra Endurance Running in the Heart of the Amazon', is the story of this epic adventure, told by exercise physiologist Mark Hines. It is about the training and preparation, the extreme physiological consequences of exercise in such a climate, and what it is to race in one of the world's most extraordinary and incredible environments.

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Our Natural Diet: Optimal Nutrition for Health, Looks and Life 01-Mar-2013

by Mark Hines

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Our Natural Diet is genuinely the resource any health-interested individual will want to own. Written by an academic for general consumption, Our Natural Diet is a breath of fresh air in a world exhausted by lifestyle fad and fashion. This is a no-nonsense approach to real health, where it is far easier to succeed than to fail. The prize is a way of life where we are not merely trying to lose weight and fight disease, but where we can look and feel healthy from inside to out and to truly thrive.

Our Natural Diet
Our Natural Diet goes beyond the current craze for the Palaeo diet. Most usefully, Our Natural Diet explains how the Palaeo diet offers only the rationale for a natural diet, but is not suitable for modern living and a world of farmed foods. To learn about which foods are most appropriate for us with our modern lifestyles, the lessons are all accessible within the evidence-based story of Our Natural Diet.

For Health
Our Natural Diet offers a compromise-free approach to healthy nutrition, which in itself is the essential basis for weight-loss and the appearance of good health. Supplements and many diet misconceptions are dealt with, by showing what is really beneficial and what is nothing more than simply ‘popular’. Almost all modern diseases stem from similar dietary factors, including a few unlikely culprits. The steps needed to avoid or treat these are no different to those required to help us feel better in ourselves, have more energy, achieve long-lasting weight-loss, and to be able to thrive. The messages of the book work seamlessly and are applicable for everyone, regardless of personal dietary goals and intentions.

For Looks
Looking good is about more than just being skinny. To be as attractive as we can be means being lean, well-toned, and with a healthy colour to the skin. In fact, diets have to be healthy to be maintained, as any nutritive deficiencies lead to cravings, which ultimately cause a diet to fail. People who are very overweight - and perhaps have been for some time - will find it harder to lose weight than others, because aside from the mental challenges there will be metabolic ones too. By following Our Natural Diet, we can lose weight easily and keep it off, whilst promoting a toned and healthy appearance.

For Life
Our Natural Diet is absolutely not a fad diet. Everything about the book is aimed at ensuring people can follow this diet for life. There is no highly restrictive or technical structure to the diet, there are no complicated phases, and if someone strays from the diet then it really will not have any negative effect over the long term. Our Natural Diet offers long-term success and ease of adherence because it is comprised entirely of the foods our bodies need, meaning there is little chance of having cravings for anything else. People on this diet will be able to look the way they want and feel better than they might have imagined.

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