Synopses & Reviews
Written by one of Britain's most respected sports nutritionists, this new edition provides cutting edge information to help you succeed. Here is the definitive handbook for any athlete ¿ serious or weekender ¿ looking for a performance advantage.
Here's how to:
* Maximize endurance, strength, and performance
* Calculate optimum calorie needs and carbohydrate and protein
requirements
* Improve body composition and maintain hydration
Comprehensive and authoritative, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition offers menu-planning advice, ratings of sports supplements, and the latest research on all aspects of sports nutrition.
Review
"Ideal for those who want to enhance performance and boost energy levels" - Health and Fitness
"A really excellent manual/refernce work: lucid, thorough, sound and readily accessible" -Coaching News
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"...provides cutting-edge information to help any athlete succeed..."--
Pennsylvania Sports & FitnessSynopsis
Written by one of Britain's most respected sports nutritionists, this new edition provides cutting edge information to help you succeed. Here is the definitive handbook for any athlete, serious or weekender, looking for a performance advantage.
Here's how to:
* Maximize endurance, strength, and performance
* Calculate optimum calorie needs and carbohydrate and protein
requirements
* Improve body composition and maintain hydration
Comprehensive and authoritative, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition offers menu-planning advice, ratings of sports supplements, and the latest research on all aspects of sports nutrition.
Synopsis
Essential reading for anyone who wants to cut through the hype and confusion about proper eating.
About the Author
Anita Bean is the award-winning author of Food for Fitness and the best-selling The Complete Guide to Strength Training. An accomplished athlete, she is director of a national program of sports nutrition seminars and courses in the United Kingdom.
Table of Contents
Chapter
1. Energy for Performance
2. Carbo Power
3. Protein - the Powerhouse
4. Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants
5. Ergogenic Aids
6. Drink and Be Merry!
7. Fat Matters
8. Everything You Need to Know about Fat Loss
9. Gaining Lean Body Weight
10. The Female Athlete
11. Competition Nutrition
12. Designing your Personal Nutrition