Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery: Using the Revolutionary R4 System to Repair and Replenish Muscles for Peak Performance [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Edmund Burke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2003

Now in a revised and expanded second edition, Optimal Muscle Recovery is a valuable training guide-a must-have for serious endurance athletes or anyone looking to train harder and recover faster. Author Ed Burke is one of the country's leading exercise physiologists, having worked with professional athletes such as runner Frank Shorter and Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.

His recovery program, called the R4 System, is nothing short of revolutionary and has been touted as "breakthrough" research by leaders in athletics. New material includes recovery for the masters and strength athlete; the importance of sleep and nutrition in recovery; and the latest on supplements and sports drinks to aid in replenishment.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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About the Author

Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College. A lifelong member of Parliament, Burke was the author of A Philosophical Enquiry into the Sublime and Beautiful, A Vindication of Natural Society, and Reflections on the Revolution in France.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• ISBN-10: 1583331468
• ASIN: B000C4SHEK
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sounds like advertising to me., October 30, 2003

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Christopher Dryden "catlantis" (West Linn, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery: Using the Revolutionary R4 System to Repair and Replenish Muscles for Peak Performance (Paperback)

Maybe this book is accurate. Maybe.

I cannot find any other research studies on this topic, expect thru the "Endurox".

The author seems to think the only way to deliver his claims is thru a "sport drink" ... which he repeated so many times as to put a red flag up for me.

I did some research on the web, and found that the author has licensed the "R4" formula to the makers of the powered "Endurox". Of course, if it is in print, it must be true, right? =)

In any case, I would like to see results of a study not associated with the author or the powdered drink maker.

I am just a bit skeptical, but if it works, this may be a great thing for all of us.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book..., May 13, 2004

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Clinton S. Wasylishen (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery: Using the Revolutionary R4 System to Repair and Replenish Muscles for Peak Performance (Paperback)

The author goes on and on about the R4 recovery system, which is patented, of course you will find R4 attached to the name of an athletic recovery drink.

I bought this book, but wish I hadn't. It's a very long (and expensive) brochure for a product that I am certain the author has some sort of financial interest in.

Nothing too useful in here, nothing brilliant at all.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good basic info on muscle recovery, but don't rely on as a sole source of information, August 6, 2007

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Robert Moseley "Bobby" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery: Using the Revolutionary R4 System to Repair and Replenish Muscles for Peak Performance (Paperback)

I think there's some useful information in this book if you're interested in taking performance up a notch, but you have to take it with a grain of salt. As other reviewers have stated he does go on and on about his patented R4 system, but even if you're totally sold on it by the end of the book it's not like there's an R4 exercise recovery drink sitting next to the Gatorade on the supermarket shelves.

So ignore the R4 fluff, and focus in on what he has to say about muscle recovery in a general sense. The author presents some useful information on muscle recovery, and how your body needs an appropriate mix of carbs, electrolytes, and protein to properly recover from bouts of exercise. He also discusses other forms of helping muscles recover, such as massage therapy, but not in enough detail to be worthwhile.

His main focus in on endurance exercise, so don't expect to find a ton of information if you're doing weight training.