{"product_id":"nutrition-and-the-strength-athlete-nutrition-in-exercise-sport","title":"Nutrition and the Strength Athlete (Nutrition in Exercise \u0026 Sport)","description":"Both strength training and weight training are recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine as vital to a high quality of life. They are also of tremendous benefit to young, healthy adults and adults with or at risk for osteoporosis. Most information on nutrition and strength athletes, however, is scattered throughout pamphlet-type publications and magazines and tends to be written by individuals with little or no professional training in the field of nutrition.\n\nNutrition and the Strength Athlete is an authoritative, scientifically based text that addresses virtually every aspect of nutrition as it pertains to the strength athlete. The book begins with an extensive review of the parameters defining resistance training. Subsequent chapters cover areas of interest to those who participate in resistance training, such as energy-yielding nutrients, vitamins and minerals, dietary supplements, hormones, hydration, and nutritional considerations to support the immune system . The book concludes with nutritional concerns for women who resistance train and strength athletes who play tennis.\n\nThis definitive work discusses the following: An overview of studies done on weight training\nAnabolic \/ androgenic steroid use\nTraditional nutritional and energy requirements and the most recent findings on supplementation - including vitamin, amino acid, and phosphagen supplements\nVarious classes of strength-trained athletes and the regimens of strength training\n\nEach chapter is written by an experienced and highly regarded researcher and\/or practitioner in the respective area. In fact, all of the authors participate in strength training as part of their lifestyle, making this book unique in its approach to Nutrition and the Strength Athlete.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0849381983\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.0849381983.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Jackson, Catherine G. R.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854345503025,"sku":"GBV.0849381983.A","price":50.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/0849381983-0.jpg?v=1758307847","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/nutrition-and-the-strength-athlete-nutrition-in-exercise-sport","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}