G+Anton | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

Millions of consumers want to lose body fat, gain muscle mass, and/or improve exercise performance. In addition to an exercise program, they often look to sports supplements as ‘tools’ to help them reach their goals. This book, the culmination of years of work by the thought leaders in the sports nutrition field will help the consumer, student, scientist, and sports nutrition professional sift through the huge volume of information and come up with reasonable and scientifically-based ideas and conclusions about sports nutrition.





Written and edited by the leaders in the field and members of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements combines basic science with the best in applied sports nutrition. Topics in this book include:











Endocrinology and Exercise







Principles of Exercise Training







An Overview of Dietary Supplements







Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes







Nutritional Needs of Strength-Power Athletes







Sports Application of Creatine







Eating to Improve Body Composition







Pre-, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Endurance Athletes







Pre- During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Strength-Power Athletes








But the book covers much more than the short list above. Whether you are a student, scientist or sports nutrition professional, this book will serve as the resource for you in this rapidly growing field.