Fuel Up : Using the Principles of Sports Nutrition to Train Like a Pro [Paperback]

Eric Sternlicht (Author), Neil Feineman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0399527427 | ISBN-13: 978-0399527425 | Publication Date: January 8, 2002 | Edition: 1

Through scientific research and his experience as a nutritional counselor, Eric Sternlicht discovered that anyone who is physically active-from marathoners to manual aborers-can benefit from the nutritional strategies used by professional athletes. This comprehensive, up-to-date guide to sports nutrition shows readers how to incorporate these strategies into their own customized, energy-boosting eating programs-and provides valuable information on:

* eating the right foods, in the right amounts, at the right times
* facts and fallacies about carbs, protein, fats, and more
* sports drinks, supplements, and nutrition bars
* sports nutrition for illness and injury
* how to maximize weight loss
* special concerns for women and mature athletes

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Food is fuel. Whether you're an athlete, exerciser, or manual laborer, your diet plays an active role in the quality of your physical activity. "Knowing what, how much, and when to eat is relevant not just for elite athletes, but for anyone who is interested in an active lifestyle," writes Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D. Sternlicht is a competitive cyclist; nutrition and exercise consultant to celebrities, athletes, and corporations; and assistant professor of kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Fuel Up explains the science and offers guidelines for tailoring your diet to the daily needs of your active lifestyle to get sufficient carbohydrates, protein, fluids, and micronutrients for optimal replenishment and athletic performance.

Sternlicht stresses the importance of carbohydrates, "an athlete's best friend," for high levels of performance and fitness and avoiding lethargy and mood swings. He explains how to vary your protein daily depending on your training level, keep your fat intake at 20 percent, and stay adequately hydrated. He cautions against fad supplements. He also gives training tips for improving fitness and performance. Fuel Up is recommended for athletes, physical laborers, and serious exercisers who want to understand what, when, and how to eat, and the science behind these recommendations. --Joan Price

About the Author

Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA and president of Simply Fit, a nutrition and exercise consulting firm whose clients include Disney, ESPN, Reebok, Soloflex, UCLA Athletic Department, and actor/director Clint Eastwood. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, contributes to many fitness publications, and is an avid competitive cyclist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1 edition (January 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399527427
• ISBN-13: 978-0399527425
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,902,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Diet/Nutrition book on the market, December 4, 2002

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William Henry (Anaheim, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fuel Up : Using the Principles of Sports Nutrition to Train Like a Pro (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for anyone looking to improve their quality of life. Whether it's just to feel better through the day or improve your athletic performance at any level, you will win with this book.

The principles discussed are based on scientific research and fact. There is no quick fix, 24 hour solutions,or one "diet fits all" as so many others want us to beleive. This book steps you through the right way to lose weight, keep it off, improve performance and improve your health. Best of all it educates you on how to customize your diet to fit your life-style.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fuel Up: Using the Principles of Sports Nutrition to Perform, November 23, 2002

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This review is from: Fuel Up : Using the Principles of Sports Nutrition to Train Like a Pro (Paperback)

This book was extremely informative. Excellent and educational information. I found it very useful being an athlete myself. The programs and tables were easy to use and helped me outline my specific daily eating needs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview for fitness, August 23, 2009

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Thomas Hood (Huntington Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This is still the best overview on the subject of overall fitness I have seen. It is a little dated, but the science and methodology haven't changed since 2001. The studies that have been published since this book do not contradict his analysis or recommendations. It is an overview, but still a great start. Dr. Sternlicht's level of dedication and program compliance is very difficult for most people to match, but this book puts the rest of us in position to make progress without resorting to dietary fads and exercise misconceptions. There is no doubt that most everyone would benefit from reading this book, and as another reviewer noted, it is relatively short and comprehensive in subject matter, if not in depth, and easy to comprehend. It is not a text book, rather a guide book.