The complete guide to sports nutrition Upplaga 9

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.