Description
Book SynopsisOffers nutrition concepts for athletes. This guide features advice on meals, energy and nutrient-timing guidelines to maintain that crucial energy balance throughout the day. It presents explanations on optimal ratios and quantities of nutrients as well as guidelines on identifying and maintaining optimal body composition for maximal power.
Trade Review“Advanced Sports Nutrition offers practical applications backed by scientific research that will fuel your performance in any sport.”
Beth Van Fleet -- Professional Beach Volleyball Player, Silver Medalist at the NORCECA Circuit
"Every athlete who follows Dan Benardot's recommendations in Advanced Sports Nutrition will train and compete at a higher level. The guidebook is full of essential, practical, simplified information that will help any team or individual achieve better performances."
Bob Larsen -- USTFCCCA Hall of Fame Inductee, Co-Chairman of the USATF Coaches Registry Task Force
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Energy Nutrients; Chapter 2. Vitamins and Minerals; Chapter 3. Fluids and Electrolytes; Chapter 4. Ergogenic Aids; Chapter 5. G-I Function and Energy Delivery; Chapter 6. Nutrient and Fluid Timing; Chapter 7. Oxygen Transportation and Utilization; Chapter 8. Strategies for Anti-Inflammation and Muscular Health; Chapter 9. Travel; Chapter 10. High Altitude.