Nutrition for Endurance: Finding Another Gear (Paperback)

by Bill Misner (Author), John M. Rickard (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

Review
In easy-to-understand language, Bill Misner, Ph.D., presents technical information on how different nutrients--including the many new substances turning up on store shelves--affect various body systems. Runners who make their own decisions on diet and supplementation will find this a handy reference work. -- Runner's World 12/98

Product Description
Dr. Bill Misner Ph.D., C.S.M.T., is a sports nutritionist who knows and tells exciting secrets--how to unlock outstanding athletic performances and win by using a healthy diet that works with your body's own natural processes.

For the first time, Dr. Misner explains, in terms all of us can understand, how our muscles and bodies really work--what fuels endurance and athletic performance, what nutrients and minerals are essential for good health, and how they are depleted to cause premature exhaustion, stress--even the onset of disease and infection.

He tells why, what, how, and when to use athletic and nutritional supplements, nutrients, micronutrients, ergogenic substances, and fluids to "find another gear" for competition, and to live better, healthier, and more energetic lives.

He also explores and explains many of the myths that plague modern nutrition; how drinking distilled water does not leach vital minerals from the body; why alcohol and caffeine are enemies of high performance and strength; and what carbohydrates to eat--and which to avoid entirely!

Perhaps most intriguing, Dr. Miser relates his work with elite athletes to find dietary formulas that anyone can use to live a healthier life. He explains how good nutrition can reverse and slow the ravages of aging, disease, and chronic degenerative conditions.

Dr. Misner practices what he preaches--he's a 58 year-old with more than 4,000 miles just this year on his running legs (his goal is 10,000 miles in a 12-month period)--and the winner of the national Masters 50-mile run championship in 1989 and 1991. He has set eight regional USA Track and Field long-distance running records for distances of one to 100 miles, all of which remain unbroken.

Nutrition for Endurance goes the extra mile to make sense of the often-confusing field of sports nutrition and supplements.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Dolezal Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 0966839900
• ISBN-13: 978-0966839906
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #729,393 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing info., March 9, 2004

By A Customer

This book is ESSENTIAL reading for anyone who takes sports seriously. Loaded with extremely helpful information. I've slahed by running times by 15% with the help of this book.

Also, you can get it on Mr. Misners web site. Don't pay $193 for it like that complete GOON on the New and Used section is selling it for.
Great book for sure.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear info on food and supplements for athletes, April 24, 1999

By A Customer

Nutrition for Endurance is a must for the serious athlete. This book gives clear information about the foods and dietary supplements to increase athletic performance, as well as what to stay away from.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, comprehensive, well-written., April 23, 1999

By A Customer

Dr. Misner has to be one of the most knowledgeable individuals when it comes to unlocking an endurance athlete's potential naturally. We can all work ourselves to the bone in training, but how are we going to get that extra several percent out of ourselves without resorting to EPO or other illegal means? Dr. Misner's book and whole approach to nutrition will guide you there.

I recommend this book for any endurance athlete who is looking for that natural, extra edge to reach the next level.