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Food for Fitness: How to Eat for Maximum Performance

Food for Fitness: How to Eat for Maximum Performance

by Anita Bean (Author)

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    Illustrated 2014

    $4.16
Synopsis

A sports nutrition guide and recipe book rolled into one, Food for Fitness dispels popular myths and gives you the tools you need to reach your maximum performance. Food for Fitness is the ultimate resource for anyone who is serious about sport or fitness.. Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling book has been updated to include the very latest nutrition research for exercise and performance, and is packed with easy, delicious and nutritious recipes and snacks and helpful new menu plans. - Find out what to eat and drink to stay fuelled and hydrated. - Debunk the myths and evaluate the usefulness of sports supplements. - Learn the best times to eat to prepare for exercise, and what to eat to maximise recovery after exercising. - Discover specific strategies to aid fat loss and prioritise muscle gain - Includes tailored menu plans adapted to each sport - whether it be running, swimming, cycling, triathlon, team or racquet sport - Get the performance edge and learn how to eat to win during competitions. Along with trustworthy advice and up to the minute research, clearly explained and tailored to your needs, Food for Fitness contains an essential recipe section filled with sixty five easy to follow meal ideas to help you put the advice into practice.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 272
 Edition: 4th edition
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
Published: 24 Apr 2014
ISBN 10: 1472901991
ISBN 13: 9781472901996
Book Overview: A new edition of this bestselling, accessible guide to fitness and diet from Anita Bean. Fully updated and packed with new recipe ideas, all including a nutritional breakdown.

Media Reviews
Packed with top exercise and nutrition tips, eating plans and quick and easy recipes made from basic foods. This new edition has been fully updated... contains lots of engaging fact boxes and top tips from leading sportspeople and athletes, as well as high quality photography - Review of 3rd edition * Fitpro *
A practical guide you should not be without * Sunday Times *
For those of us who aren't entirely sure what 'basal metabolic rate' is, what GI stands for, nor why we should be eating fat when you're actually trying to lose weight, this book is just the job - 3rd edition * Men's Health *
If you are really serious about sport and exercise and want to make sure you are eating the right foods at the right time, Food for Fitness should be your bible... [A] brilliant book - Review of 3rd edition * Women's Fitness *
The appropriately surnamed Anita Bean - whose CV includes an appearance on a BBC documentary 'Should I Be Worried About Sausages?' - is back with the third edition of this very useful book, which basically acts as a sports nutrition guide and recipe book all rolled into one. Good show. - Review of 3rd edition * Sport *
informative and inviting * Fitta Mamma *
this is an invaluable, comprehensive guide * Rugby World *
a handy guide for anyone who's taking their exercise plan to a new level. As well as dispelling popular myths, Anita shares the latest nutrition research for performance, giving you the tools to reach your peak. Plus find 65 delicious recipes, as well as sport-specific menu plans. * Healthy Food Guide *
Author Bio
Anita Bean is an accomplished sportsperson, one of the UK's most respected nutritionists and a bestselling author. She is also a regular contributor to many health magazines.