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Bloomsbury The Complete Guide To Sports Nutrition (9Th Edition) by Anita Bean
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 fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research and provides all the tools to help you reach your performance goals.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· Immune health and recovery from injury· Gut health and how to avoid gut problems during exercise.