Overview

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. What you eat and drink are important considerations when it comes to maximising your sports performance. Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, or just enjoy regular workouts, well-chosen nutrition strategies can enhance your performance and recovery after exercise. This ninth edition includes accessible guidance on the following topics: - Maximising endurance, strength, performance and recovery - How to calculate your optimal energy, carbohydrate and protein requirements - Advice on improving body composition - The most popular sports supplements - Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and eating disorders - Hydration strategies to prevent hypohydration and overhydration - Specific advice for masters athletes, young athletes and plant-based athletes - Nutrition strategies to prepare for competition This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research and provides all the tools to help you reach your performance goals.

Full Product Details

Author:   Anita Bean
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Sport
Edition:   9th edition
Weight:   1.082kg
ISBN:  

9781472976949

ISBN 10:   1472976940
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   03 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Foreword Preface to the ninth edition Chapter 1 An overview of sports nutrition Chapter 2 Energy for exercise Chapter 3 Carbohydrate Chapter 4 Protein Chapter 5 Fat Chapter 6 Vitamins and minerals Chapter 7 Sports supplements Chapter 8 Hydration Chapter 9 Body Composition Chapter 10 Weight Management Chapter 11 Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport; Eating Disorders; Menstrual Dysfunction Chapter 12 Gut Health Chapter 13 Immune Health and Recovery from Injury Chapter 14 The young athlete Chapter 15 The plant-based athlete Chapter 16 The masters athlete Chapter 17 Competition nutrition Chapter 18 Your personal nutrition plan Chapter 19 The recipes Appendices 1. The glycaemic index and glycaemic load 2. Glossary of vitamins and minerals List of abbreviations Symbols used and conversions Further reading References Online resources Index

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The most comprehensive guide to sports nutrition around and a must-read for coaches and athletes. * Athletics Weekly * ..an absolute must-have for anyone working in the health and fitness industry! * YMCA * a really excellent work: lucid, thorough, sound and readily accessible * Coaching News * it is excellent and answers all your questions * Sports Teacher * It covers a great deal of ground in a highly readable style... a superb publication * British Olympic Association * concisely written and clearly presented, enhanced by a personal touch that makes it refreshingly different...highly recommended * Dietetics Today * This nutrition bible by award-winning and renowned nutritionist Anita Bean, is an excellent read... You won't be able to put this book down * Outdoor Fitness * It's the most comprehensive guide to sports nutrition around and a must-read for coaches and athletes. * Athletic's Weekly * The eighth edition of what is widely regarded as the ultimate bible of what works and what doesn't in sport, written by someone who has guided many an elite performer. * Athletics Weekly * Whether you're preparing for the race of your life or simply want to get the most out of your gym sesh, this book is a must. * Women's Fitness * Really fantastic...so detailed and informative and such a brilliant read. * Jo Pavey * A fantastic practical guide to sport nutrition * Professor Michael Gleeson *

The most comprehensive guide to sports nutrition around and a must-read for coaches and athletes. * Athletics Weekly * ..an absolute must-have for anyone working in the health and fitness industry! * YMCA * a really excellent work: lucid, thorough, sound and readily accessible * Coaching News * it is excellent and answers all your questions * Sports Teacher * It covers a great deal of ground in a highly readable style... a superb publication * British Olympic Association * concisely written and clearly presented, enhanced by a personal touch that makes it refreshingly different...highly recommended * Dietetics Today * This nutrition bible by award-winning and renowned nutritionist Anita Bean, is an excellent read... You won't be able to put this book down * Outdoor Fitness * It's the most comprehensive guide to sports nutrition around and a must-read for coaches and athletes. * Athletic's Weekly * The eighth edition of what is widely regarded as the ultimate bible of what works and what doesn't in sport, written by someone who has guided many an elite performer. * Athletics Weekly * Whether you're preparing for the race of your life or simply want to get the most out of your gym sesh, this book is a must. * Women's Fitness *

Author Information

Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published author, health writer, author and champion athlete. She specialises in sport and exercise nutrition and is passionate about helping athletes improve their performance in training and competition. She is the author of The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook, among many other titles. @anitabean

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