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Ballistic

The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance

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Ballistic

By: Henry Abbott
Narrated by: Andrew Joseph Perez
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Blending cutting-edge science with gripping storytelling, award-winning data journalist and competitive amateur athlete Henry Abbott reveals that we are on the cusp of a new era in sports medicine, built around the science of ballistic movements—leaping and landing—and the unique fingerprint of your body's physics.

Abbott's inspiring narrative tells the story of sports scientist Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3), who use technology to study how athletes move and why they get hurt. Applying machine learning and lessons from biomechanics, medicine, and physiology, doctors at P3 can now detect elevated risk of an ACL tear or a pulled hamstring like an echocardiogram can see warning signs of a heart attack.

Through riveting stories of elite athletes overcoming injuries and pushing themselves to the limit, Abbott presents an evidence-based case for intervening early to protect our bodies. And he suggests that we can all harness the science of ballistic movement not just to run fast or jump high but to move with joy and lead fulfilling athletic lives.

©2025 Henry Abbott (P)2025 Highbridge Audio Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Physical Illness & Disease Science Heartfelt Medicine Technology Sports
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Very interesting take on physical fitness for all stages in life, for all levels of athletic performance

Inspirational

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Very interesting and engaging book about embracing movement and preventing injury. I listened to this book mostly while running and it really inspired me to enjoy exercise, to get out there more and explore what my body can do. Highly recommend!

Inspiring and interesting

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Enjoyed the use of humor by the author. The details on athletes and anecdotes on the author’s adventures with Marcus made for an interesting read. Highly recommend this book to athletes and weekend warriors alike.

A well written book about an exceptional individual who is making a world of difference in athletics

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Okay book. Would have preferred more information and less fluff story telling. I was looking for something more informative of what and how to improve.

More information less story telling

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