Sports Nutrition (Complete Guide to) [Paperback]

Anita Bean (Author), James Cracknell (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Complete Guide to | Publication Date: April 2007

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting edge research. Written by one of the country's most respected sports nutritionists, it provides the latest research and information to help you succeed. The 5th edition will include in-depth information and guidance on the following topics: maximising endurance, strength and performance how to calculate your optimal calorie, carbohydrate and protein requirements advice on improving body composition specific advice for women, children and vegetarians eating plans to cut body fat, gain muscle and prepare for competition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Indispensable guide to sports nutrition updated to reflect current scientific thinking. It's packed with information to help you get the most out of your training and is really useful for anyone who's serious about exercise and fitness." Health and Fitness (August 2006) 'Anita Bean's practical style has made her one of the UK's most respected sports nutritionists.' Fitpro (May 2007)

From the Back Cover

Written by one of Britain's most respected sports nutritionists, this new edition provides cutting edge information to help you succeed. Here is the definitive handbook for any athlete, serious or weekender, looking for a performance advantage.

Here's how to:
* Maximize endurance, strength, and performance
* Calculate optimum calorie needs and carbohydrate and protein
requirements
* Improve body composition and maintain hydration

Comprehensive and authoritative, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition offers menu-planning advice, ratings of sports supplements, and the latest research on all aspects of sports nutrition.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: A&C Black; 5th edition (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713675586
• ISBN-13: 978-0713675580
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,520,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome. Complete book with everything you need., August 25, 2008

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Loki - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sports Nutrition (Complete Guide to) (Paperback)

I've read.... many books on sports nutrition and fitness. Alot. An embarrassing amount, really. Enough on that.

This is the one I recommend. Everything you need. No silly fads or dangerous ideas or stupid stuff. You don't have to read 50 books. Just this one.

Its not intimidating either. The author never oversteps her expertise, doesn't claim to know things that no one knows... instead she briefly explains the research, for and against, and leaves it up to you to decide. What could be more honest?

It is British... some of the food doesn't exist here, and others have different names. Rocket is arugula. I've had no luck ever finding nonfat or lowfat fresh farmers cheese in the states... too bad really.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book and a Must (Want to Equip with Knowledge), April 11, 2008

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Amit Dhabalia "Amit" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition: How to Eat for Maximum Performance (Paperback)

This the best book on sports nutrition I have read so far. this book is for those who want to equip themselves with knowledge and get the best out of their physique.
This book has amazing section....it tells us what to eat ...when to eat.....how to eat (recipes)...tells you which latest supplements that work and without promoting any brand......the book seems to be clean as it seems not to have funded by any supplement manufacturer...
It is a must for those who have partial or no knowledge about nutrition.....It is a also good learning once again for those who have very good knowledge....
Amazing and a must.....

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2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing New., October 3, 2004

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Augustin A. Rodriguez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition: How to Eat for Maximum Performance (Paperback)

I had high hopes for this book having something new to offer. I've read a lot of books on the subject and found nothing new that can't be found on the internet for free. The author is also from Europe and her constant reference to kg vs. lbs. is somewhat annoying. Not her fault mind you, just annoying for American readers.

I am not saying that the author's book is bad, just the same old information that's been around for years. If you're serious about sports nutrition I suggest you read Sports & Exercise Nutrition by William D. McArdle. Its a college textbook that offers a strong insight into nutrition.

Some may find the book too technical, but how else can you understand the science behind such a scientific topic.

Good luck.