Advanced Sports Nutrition
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| Manufacturer: Human Kinetics |
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 Probably a very good book |
| Review Date: March 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Michael L. Wilson, |
| I ordered this book based on an interview with the author that I heard on NPR. Overall it seemed like a very complete book, but it was far to technical and scientific for me to appreciate it. I gave it 3 stars not because it's not a good book - but it's too advanced for me to give it an accurate review. If you are looking for an easy non technical nutrition book - this isn't it. If you are looking for something a bit meatier, with plenty of scientific technical information - it may be the one you want. |
Fantastic Purchase
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| Review Date: February 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: James Edgerton, DC |
| I have read other sports nutrition books, but this book is by far the best. The writing style is simple, and the research comprehensive. The books touches on all aspects of nutrition and how it affects performance. I recommend it for any serious athlete. |
Very scientific
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| Review Date: December 2, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Vincent Schoneburg, Florida, USA |
| Too scientific for me. This book may be a good reference if you're a sports dietitian. |
A worthwhile reference
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| Review Date: July 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Lyle, Wisconsin, USA |
First and foremost, this exceptional book is not a "one stop reference"; thats an idea that people often look for in a book, that probably doesn't really exist. Quality books should be added to your library, taken for what they are and what they offer, and compared to other similar books to create a bigger picture or understanding as it applies to you...there is no single perfect "way" when it comes to nutrition, much like training for your chosen sport. This book is no exception, it is well researched and exceptionally useful, written by an author that applies what he knows to Olympic athletes. As a strength athlete most interested in powerlifting and strongman types of lifting and competition, the chapters referring to this type of training directly are limited and mostly bunched up with wrestlers, etc. under "power athletes", so it isn't exactly what I was looking for, but it still fits the bill in alot of ways as the info is there just not set out by itself under that title. Advanced Sports Nutrition covers a broad range of sports and has tons of useful information on everything nutrition that can be useful to just about anyone. It covers alot of unique as well as general topics. Join it up with a few more books like Nutrition Almanac and you'll be on your way to having whatever you need at your fingertips. This book is worth your time and money, although like myself, you might not realize the extent if its usefulness until you open it up and start putting things together.
Organization and topics:
Part I Nutritional Sources for Athletes
-energy nutrients, vitamins/minerals, fluids/electrolytes, and ergogenic aids
Part II Nutritional Aspects of Optimal Performance
-timing, absorption, oxygen, and inhibitors
Part III Factors Affecting Nutritional Needs
-travel, altitude, gender/age, and body comp/weight
Part IV Nutritional Strategies for Specific Energy Systems
-Metabolism for endurance/power (anaerobic/aerobic), and needs for both
Part V Nutritional Plans for Specific Sports
-Power/speed sports, endurance sports, and combined power/endurance sports.
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