Review of Nutrition Periodization for Endurance Athletes: Taking Traditional Sports Nutrition to the Next Level (Paperback)

Bob Seebohar is an experienced professional who not only teaches optimal health, but lives it every day. His reasoned and balanced instruction reflects both his work with the top athletes in the country as well as his personal passion for achieving the best state of fitness possible. I found the information in this book highly relevant even as a wanna-be athlete who only competes with the treadmill. Learning more about food and supplements has helped me fuel my workouts and maintain my weight--important goals for anyone!

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NutritionPeriodization for Endurance Athletes contains everything athletes and professionals need to know about a year-round approach to training and nutrition. Combining traditional physical training cycle principles with the latest nutritional expertise, this useful guide takes sports nutrition to the next level. Typically, an athlete's nutritional choices are scrutinized only for the weeks leading up to an event and immediately after it. However, for athletes who take a year-round approach to training, a more inclusive approach to nutrition can promote peak performance and a successful season. Benefits of a phase-specific approach are discussed as well as detailed nutritional recommendations for the different phases of the training cycle.

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Review of Power Eating, Third Edition (Paperback)

I discovered this wonderful book at a fitness exposition, and have been preaching it's usefulness ever since.I am a personal trainer and experienced weight lifter.After reading this book, I understand my bodyso much more. Do you know someone who skips meals to lose weight, but neverreaches their goal?This book will easily explain why and teach them theproper way to lose weight without skipping meals. It's easy to watch the"perfect" people at the gym and copy their moves to improve yourworkout.The essential component you can't see is the person's eatinghabits.The science of proper nutrition is key to obtaining a healthy bodyAND a healthy mind.It's truly amazing how you can manipulate your bodyand mind just by changing your eating habits -- this does NOT mean dieting! This book is clearly and simply written to help anyone understand theimpact of food, supplements and exercise on your body's metabolism.Thekey word here being "anyone".Whether you're a body-builder,vegetarian, person trying to lose or gain weight, or just the average Joe,Power Eating will give you the basics of what you need to reach your goals.I recommend this book to anyone frustrated with the way they feel.Don'ttry a new "diet".Read this book, understand how your bodyworks, then go from there.



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Review of Eating for Endurance (Paperback)

Thru Ellen's insight, guidance and words, ordinary people have another tool to accomplish extraordinary things. To complete long distance events, nutrition can make or break you. I have run ultramarathons, competed in Ironman triathlons, and ventured into other fun things like the Mojave 250 mile Death Race. I trust Ellen's words and guidance in fueling my body to go the distance.

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Eating for Endurance is the standard guide to nutrition foranyone who exercises or plays sports. This updated and revised editiondescribes the fuel the body needs and how best to adjust diet andeating habits for both health and performance. It includes the latestfindings on carbohydrate loading, fat as fuel, and the role ofprotein, vitamins, and minerals, along with recent data on caffeine,sugar, and the critical role of hydration. Written in astraightforward, friendly style, the book offers specific advice fordifferent levels of fitness and different types of activities.

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Review of Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition (The Ultimate Training Series from Velopress, 4) (Paperback)

Monique Ryan's sports nutrition book is contains valuable nutritional information in a user friendly format.It is full of charts, meal plans, and nutrient requirements based on body size and the type of athlete you are.Monique's book teaches you how to plan your meals by the type of food needed, the amount needed, and the timing of your meals for optimal performance.I highly recommend this book to the athletes that I work with.Mary Horn, Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Hawaii Ironman finisher.

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The author, a consultant to cycling teams, offers cutting-edge nutrition concepts, emphasizing menu and meal planning, food strategies, and other food-related topics.

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Review of Morning Strength Workouts (Morning Workouts) (Paperback)

This is an excellent rendition on the rudiments of working out and
eating properly to support the exercise regimen. For instance, free
weights are easy to manipulate and the body contour easily adjusts.
Stability balls challenge the neuromuscular system. The ball may be
pushed up/down or diagonally. Hanging leg raises strengthen the
shoulder, forearm and grip. A strength of the work is that the
author depicts the exercises in a series of drawings. The acquisition
would be invaluable for anyone embarking on an intensive exercise
program.


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A strength training routine to fit every morning schedule! You know that exercising in the morning is the best way to exercise regularly, manage weight, and provide a strong start to your day. Morning Strength Workouts describes how to maximize the benefits of your early-day exercises no matter what your energy level is or how much time you have to spare.
Morning Strength Workouts provides 20-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute workouts designed for endurance, size, strength, power, and general fitness so that you can choose the right workout based on your fitness goals and available time. Whether you're using free weights or machines, exercising at the gym or at home, this book allows you to customize workouts to achieve your individual strength goals. And, with information on nutrition, injury prevention, and program design, you can be assured that every morning session will be productive. With Morning Strength Workouts, you will never tire of your morning routine again.
Morning Strength Workouts is part of the Morning Workout series, books designed to help you get in tune with both mind and body, stay motivated, and improve your morning exercise experience.

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