Advanced Sports Nutrition: Second Edition

Advanced Sports Nutrition: Second Edition

<EM>Advanced Sports Nutrition</EM> helped thousands of athletes apply the most effective and cutting-edge strategies for optimal fueling and performance. Now this best-seller returns, updated with the latest research, topics, and innovations in sports nutrition. <BR><BR>Far beyond the typical food pyramid formula, <I>Advanced Sports Nutrition</I> offers serious strategies for serious athletes. This comprehensive guide includes the latest nutrition concepts for athletes in any sport. World-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot breaks down the chemistry of improved performance into winning principles that ensure athletes’ key energy systems are properly stocked at all times: <BR><BR>- Meal, energy, and nutrient timing guidelines to maintain that crucial energy balance throughout the day<BR>- Optimal ratios and quantities of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for any sport<BR>- Guidelines on indentifying and maintaining optimal body composition for maximal power, strength, and athletic performance<BR>- The latest research on ergogenic aids, such as quercitin and caffeine<BR>- Strategies for avoiding gastrointestinal distress during activity and reducing exercise-induced inflammation <BR>- The effects of travel, high altitude, and age on nutrition needs and performance<BR>- Strategies for balancing fluid and electrolytes to avoid dehydration and hyperhydration<BR>- Sport-specific guidelines for increased power, strength, and endurance <BR><BR>The best conditioning programs and technical instruction are beneficial only if your body is properly fueled and ready to operate at peak efficiency. With <I>Advanced Sports Nutrition, Second Edition</I>, you can be assured that when you are ready to push the limits of training and competition, your body is, too.<BR><BR><BR>Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images found in the physical edition.