Bøger af Louise Burke
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298,95 kr. A substantially revised and updated edition of the highly respected guide to using nutrition as an integrated part of an athlete's total performance-enhancing package Whatever the sport, it is essential for an athlete to have his or her body working at peak efficiency and this book presents nutrition as an integrated part of an athlete's regimen. Training should provide maximum benefit and the athlete should achieve peak performance, and in this guide, general nutrition and exercise physiology information are converted into a plan for day-to-day practice for training and competition preparation. It outlines important differences in nutritional needs for different sports, including the timing of food and liquid intake, and the best foods to achieve maximum energy output. Case studies and discussions of typical dietary problems are included, enabling athletes and coaches to tailor a diet uniquely suited to individual needs, including the need for weight gain or loss. Until an athlete understands the relationship between nutrition and performance, they cannot manage a total program effectively. When everyone in a given competition is highly talented, highly trained, and highly motivated, nutrition will provide the winning edge.
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- 298,95 kr.
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842,95 kr. Clinical Sports Nutrition, now in its sixth edition, is a cornerstone of the Sports Medicine series offered by McGraw Hill. It is an invaluable asset for all professionals and students who are either working in or seeking a career in sports science, coaching science, sports medicine or sports dietetics.All chapters have been substantially revised and updated, with contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners in sports nutrition, sports science and sports medicine. Contributors are experts in their field, with extensive practical experience working with elite and recreational athletes at different ages, abilities and levels.Clinical Sports Nutrition is an essential resource for all students and instructors in the discipline of sports nutrition, and a must-read for elite athletes, sports professionals and trainers who need to keep their knowledge current.Features: .Practice tips to enable health professionals to translate research into practical nutrition advice..New and comprehensively updated chapters on making weight, low energy availability with measurement protocols, medical and nutrition issues for athletes when travelling, and the athlete with diabetes. .A new commentary on sustainable eating for athletes..Instructor resources that include evidence-based real-life case studies with accompanying questions and quizzes to test or consolidate students' understanding.
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- 842,95 kr.
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233,95 kr. Caffeine for Sports Performance helps athletes understand how to safely use caffeine to get the most out of their sports. The resource covers all issues related to caffeine and includes guidance for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts who are deciding whether they can or should use caffeine to boost their athletic performance.
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- 233,95 kr.