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Power Eating Susan M. Maggie Greenwood-Robinson Copyright 2007 ISBN: 9780736066983 328pp Paperback |
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Power Eating No other nutrition program will enable you to gain muscle and power—while trimming body fat—more effectively than Power Eating, the leading plan for power athletes, strength trainers, and bodybuilders. Authored by a consultant to NFL and NBA players and world-class bodybuilders, Power Eating combines the most up-to-date scientific and practical advice to address the unique nutritional requirements of the power athlete. The result is an approach that has helped thousands of athletes reach their physique and performance goals—safely and legally. This third edition incorporates the latest nutrition principles and recommendations, specifically addressing and dispelling the myths about carbohydrate and its role in a power athlete’s diet. A revised supplement rating system incorporates new IOC rules and makes the latest findings on vitamins and minerals, muscle-building products, and performance-related herbs easier to find. And the inclusion of more recipes and meal plans will provide greater variety for athletes on specialized eating plans. Incorporate the Power Eating plan into your training and find out what thousands of athletes already know. Power Eating is more than a book. It’s a path to power excellence. About the Author Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN, is the nutrition authority on eating for strength, and her Power Eating program has reshaped the lives of thousands. She is the owner of High Performance Nutrition, a consulting firm based in Mercer Island, Washington. Dr. Kleiner has worked as a nutrition consultant to the Seattle Seahawks (including quarterback Matt Hasselbeck), the Seattle SuperSonics, the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and The Repertory Project Dance Company. She also worked with 2006 U.S. women's ice hockey Olympian Kelly Stephens and 2004-2006 U.S. women’s master’s Olympic weightlifting champion, Trish Zuccotti. Dr. Kleiner is an advisory board member for Can-Fit Pro, Shape, Let's Live, and Physical magazines and for Allrecipes.com. For her doctoral research on the cardiovascular disease risks of diet and anabolic steroid use in competitive male bodybuilders, Dr. Kleiner received a Young Investigator Award in 1987 from the American College of Nutrition. She is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition and the International Society of Sports Nutrition, as well as a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Dietetic Association and its (SCAN) Practice Group, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, PhD, is a leading health and medical writer in the United States. She has authored or coauthored more than 30 books on nutrition, exercise, weight loss, psychological health, and other health-related issues, among them The Biggest Loser, a New York Times bestseller that is the official diet and fitness book for NBC’s hit reality show by the same name. Some of her most recent books are 20/20 Thinking, Good Carbs Versus Bad Carbs, and Foods That Combat Cancer. Greenwood-Robinson has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including the "Dr. Phil Show" and NBC’s "Dateline." She has also written articles that have appeared in the magazines Shape, Let’s Live, Great Life, American Health, Physical, Muscle and Fitness, and MuscleMag International. A frequent speaker on issues concerning health, anti-aging, nutrition, and exercise, Greenwood-Robinson is a member of the "Dr. Phil Show" advisory board and serves on the advisory board of Physical magazine. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Eating for Power Chapter 2. Manufacturing Muscle Chapter 3. Fueling Workouts Chapter 4. Managing Fat Chapter 5. Burning Fat Chapter 6. Hydrating for Heavy-Duty Workouts Chapter 7. Vitamins and Minerals for Strength Trainers Chapter 8. Muscle-Building Products Chapter 9. Performance Herbs Chapter 10. Developing a Power Eating Plan Chapter 11. Planning a Peak Chapter 12. Maintaining Physique Menu Plans Chapter 13. Building Muscle Menu Plans Chapter 14. Losing Fat Menu Plans Chapter 15. Getting Cut Menu Plans Chapter 16. Power Eating Recipes |
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Exercise Nutrition Human Kinetics Copyright 2001 ISBN: 0736038302 |
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Exercise Nutrition Each course features an online study guide that takes users through a series of individual lessons. Some, but not all, of the courses use supplemental course materials which may include printed and online texts, videos, and CD-ROMs. This interactive online course will help you understand basic exercise nutrition principles as they apply to fitness activities. Developed by Marie Dunford, PhD, RD, the course utilizes the textbook Exercise Nutrition (written expressly for this course by Dunford), which provides basic nutritional information. Both the online course and textbook contain glossaries of key terms to help you throughout the course. You will assume the role of a newly hired fitness center trainer and work with two virtual mentors: Ms. Watson, the center’s head trainer, and Jennifer, a registered dietitian who discusses your clients’ nutritional requirements and provides overall training. During a six-day orientation, your mentors will guide you through various situations and exercises with a short quiz completing each daily session. Day 1: The Fuel Supply – After reviewing the center’s registration records for your clients, you will make nutritional decisions for each of them. Then you’ll learn the major nutrients used to fuel activities of varying intensity levels and duration, the effects of training on fuel usage, and how body fats fuel individual activity. Day 2: Carbohydrates – Jennifer will explain carbohydrates and their relation to exercise and she will help you consider not only the role carbohydrates play in training and performance, but also the effects of exercise and training on muscle and liver glycogen storage. In addition, she will assist your review of carbohydrate requirements for athletes and help you learn to calculate athletes’ carbohydrate needs. Day 3: Training Effect – After Jennifer provides information about the effects of training and issues concerning fat and cholesterol, she will teach you how to answer questions about cholesterol and how diet and exercise might assist athletes in reducing their risk of heart disease. You will also discuss how training helps endurance athletes burn fat more efficiently. Day 4: Protein – Jennifer will discuss recommended protein intake and protein’s role in exercise. She will emphasize how much protein intake is adequate for athletes as well as sedentary people. Protein is only one component of muscle hypertrophy; your clients also require sufficient calories and appropriate resistance training to stress muscles. Day 5: Dehydration – Jennifer will discuss dehydration’s effects on athletic performance and provide information to share with your clients on detecting and preventing dehydration. Day 6: Vitamins and Minerals – Jennifer will help you identify vitamins and minerals most closely associated with the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and thermoregulatory systems. You will also identify and discuss circumstances leading to iron-deficiency anemia, its effects on training and performance, and athletes who might be at risk. Jennifer will question you about factors associated with bone calcium loss and she’ll present data concerning calcium intake. Each client will present information about his or her diet and exercise programs; you will determine the necessity for supplements and whether a particular dosage might be potentially dangerous. |
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Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes Copyright 2002 ISBN: 9780736037723 160pp Paperback |
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Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes In Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes, you can cut through all the hype and find the information you need on 30 top supplements. Find out which supplements to use—and which to avoid—to maximize your performance. You’ll learn what the supplements are, how they work, how to use them, and the precautions necessary for safe and healthy use. Some of the supplements detailed include · acetyl L-carnitine, · branched-chain amino acids, · chromium, · glycerol, · glutamine, · caffeine, · octacosanal, · sodium citrate, and · zinc-magnesium complex. Whether you’re competing on the football field or basketball court or looking to build a stronger physique, let Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes help you find the performance edge you’re looking for. About the Author Jose Antonio, PhD, is a well-published research scientist in the sports nutrition field. He holds a BS in biology from the American University, an MS in exercise physiology from Kent State University, and a PhD in endocrinology and metabolism from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Antonio has years of experience in the supplement industry. His current position is senior manager for category development at Active Nutrition. He has also published articles in Men’s Fitness, Flex, and Muscle and Fitness magazines. He and his wife, Karla, live in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD, is the director of sport science for Nutricia. Considered one of a few experts in sports nutrition, he is widely published in scientific journals such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning and has also published articles in Men’s Fitness, Flex, and Muscle and Fitness magazines. He has been awarded the Young Investigator Award and the Editorial Excellence Award by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He resides in Boca Raton, Florida. Table of Contents
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Sport Nutrition - An Introduction to Energy Production and
Performance Asker Jeukendrup, Michael Gleeson Copyright 2004 ISBN: 0736034048 424pp Paperback |
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Sport Nutrition: An
Introduction to Energy
Production and Performance presents in-depth discussion of the science behind sport nutrition, including general principles, background, and rationale for current nutritional guidelines. Students will gain a solid understanding of the principles of nutrition as they relate specifically to sport. Students will also learn how to distinguish between fact and fallacy in the confusing world of sport nutrition and supplements. The logical organization of the book helps instructors deliver a comprehensive introductory course in nutrition as well as reinforce comprehension, retention, and application for all students—including those without a science background. The following are some of the student-friendly features
Well-respected authors Asker Jeukendrup, PhD, and Michael Gleeson, PhD, are on the cutting edge of sport nutrition. They draw from years of experience researching, publishing, and teaching at the university level and consulting with international sport teams. Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance will help students learn the underlying principles of sport nutrition and its effect on performance. About the Author Asker E. Jeukendrup, PhD, is a recognized authority on exercise biochemistry and physiology and sport nutrition. He was an invited speaker and author delegate to the International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition Consensus Conference in 2003. He has served as scientific adviser to the Rabobank professional cycling team, one of the top cycling teams in the world, and as nutrition consultant to U.K. Athletics and numerous Olympic athletes. More than 100 of his papers and book chapters have been published over the past 10 years. He is also the editor of the European Journal of Sport Science and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Jeukendrup received his PhD in health sciences in 1997 in Maastricht, Netherlands, and is currently a senior lecturer in the school of sport and exercise sciences at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He was already an avid cyclist when he first entered the fields of exercise physiology and sport nutrition. In his work, he not only performs cutting-edge research but also translates his findings into terms that are useful for athletes. In his free time, Jeukendrup enjoys cycling, traveling, and competing in triathlons. He and his wife, Antoinette, live in Birmingham, England. Michael Gleeson, PhD, is a professor of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England. He has taught sport nutrition and worked with coaches and elite athletes for many years. An active researcher in sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, Dr. Gleeson has published more than 150 papers in exercise physiology and sport nutrition over the past 20 years. He was an invited speaker and author delegate to the International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition Consensus Conference in 2003. He is the editor of Exercise Immunology Review. Dr. Gleeson is a fellow of the European College of Sports Sciences. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Physiological Society, British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and International Society for Exercise and Immunology. At the University of Central Lancashire Dr. Gleeson completed his PhD on the effects of diet and exercise on energy metabolism. Table of Contents
Audiences Textbook for undergraduate introductory sport nutrition, exercise physiology, and sport science courses; reference for sport nutritionists, nutritionists, dietitians, exercise and sport scientists, health and fitness instructors, physical educators, and coaches. |
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Creatine the Power Supplement Melvin H. Williams, Richard B. Kreider, J. David Branch Copyright 1999 ISBN 9780736001625 264pp Paperback |
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Creatine the Power Supplement Learn how creatine supplementation affects performance with this authoritative source drawn from the latest research findings. Creatine: The Power Supplement is the first book to provide scientific analysis of creatine supplementation on exercise performance and athlete health and safety. The subject of numerous studies during the 1990s, creatine is a naturally occurring substance necessary for synthesizing phosphocreatine that is used by the muscles during high-intensity exercise. Supplementation programs significantly increase the body’s supply of creatine and phosphocreatine, resulting in the muscles’ capacity to quickly re-energize after exertion. Creatine: The Power Supplement presents a detailed analysis of: • Scientific literature discussing the effects of creatine supplementation on various forms of exercise, sport performance, and on body mass • Creatine requirements and metabolic functions • Supplementation protocols and the effects on muscle creatine stores • Possible adverse effects of creatine supplementation • Legal and ethical considerations regarding creatine use by competitive athletes • The historical evolution of creatine use Creatine: The Power Supplement is the most comprehensive book available on one of the most popular supplements in sports. About the Author Melvin Williams, PhD, is Eminent Scholar Emeritus in the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Recreation at Old Dominion University. He has conducted research on various ergogenic aids for over 30 years and has published numerous original research studies and review articles. Author of The Ergogenics Edge (Human Kinetics, 1998), Dr. Williams also wrote the definitive college text, Nutrition for Fitness and Sport, now in its fifth edition. He is also the founding editor of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition. Dr. Williams is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Dr. Williams lives in Norfolk, Virginia. Richard B. Kreider, PhD, is associate professor, assistant department chair, and director of the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. He has focused his research efforts on ergogenic aids and human physical performance and has conducted numerous studies on creatine supplementation. Editor of the popular reference, Overtraining in Sport (Human Kinetics, 1998), Dr. Kreider has published more than 100 research articles and abstracts in scientific journals. He is a Fellow of the ACSM and the research digest editor for the International Journal of Sport Nutrition. Dr. Kreider lives in Bartlett, Tennessee. J. David Branch, PhD, is assistant professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University. He has conducted several studies involving ergogenic aids, including the effects of creatine supplementation on women. Since 1980 Dr. Branch has been supervisor of Bicycle Ergometer Graded Exercise Testing for the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Health/Fitness Screening Program. He has also served as codirector of a fitness and cardiac rehabilitation center. Dr. Branch is a Fellow of the ACSM and has been widely published. He lives in Norfolk, Virginia. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction• Brief History • Chapter Summary Chapter 2. Creatine Requirements and Metabolic Functions • Daily Creatine Requirements • Dietary Sources of Creatine • Dietary Intake • Intestinal Absorption of Creatine • Tissue Uptake of Creatine • Endogenous Synthesis • Storage in the Body • Metabolic Functions • Other Functions of Creatine • Catabolism and Excretion • Chapter Summary Chapter 3. Creatine Supplementation: Theory, Protocol, and Effects • Human Energy and Fatigue • Theoretical Ergogenic Benefits • Theoretical Ergolytic Effects • Sport Performance Implications • Forms of Creatine • Supplementation Protocols • Effects of Supplementation • Chapter Summary Chapter 4. Research Considerations With Nutritional Sports Ergogenics • Experimental Research • Epidemiological Research • Research-Based Recommendations • Chapter Summary Chapter 5. Ergogenic Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Anaerobic Power • Laboratory Studies • Field Studies • Chapter Summary Chapter 6. Ergogenic Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Anaerobic Endurance • Resistance-Exercise Tasks • Laboratory-Based Cycle Ergometer Studies • Running Performance • Swimming Performance • Miscellaneous Exercise Tasks • Performance Studies Including Biochemical Markers of Creatine Supplementation • Chapter Summary Chapter 7. Ergogenic Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Aerobic Endurance • Laboratory-Based Cycle Ergometer Exercise • Laboratory-Based and Field-Based Running Exercise • Miscellaneous Submaximal Exercise Performance Tasks • Performance Studies Including Biochemical Markers Reflecting Metabolic Effects of Creatine Supplementation • Chapter Summary Chapter 8. Creatine Supplementation: Effects on Body Mass and Composition • Creatine Supplementation and Body Mass • Chapter Summary Chapter 9. Health and Safety Aspects of Creatine Supplementation • Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Markers of Clinical Status • Medical Uses of Creatine and Phosphocreatine • Anecdotally Reported Side Effects • Long-Term Safety • Chapter Summary Chapter 10. Legal and Ethical Issues Regarding Creatine Supplementation • Legal Aspects • Ethical Aspects • Chapter Summary Words of Praise"Many nutritional supplements come and go without much commotion, but none has generated the kind of interest or debate that creatine has. Creatine: The Power Supplement is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of creatine use and its effects on athletic performance and health. In this clear and superbly organized monograph, Drs. Williams, Kreider, and Branch have done a fantastic job of tackling the tough issues from scientific as well as practical angles. The creatine-related myths and half-truths won’t have long to live when this information hits the scene!"Steven Scott Plisk, MS, CSCS Director of Sports Conditioning Yale University |
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