The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition (9th Edition)

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage.

What you eat and drink are important considerations when it comes to maximising your sports performance. Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, or just enjoy regular workouts, well-chosen nutrition strategies can enhance your performance and recovery after exercise.

This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research and provides all the tools to help you reach your performance goals.

This ninth edition includes accessible guidance on the following topics:

┬╖ Maximising endurance, strength, performance and recovery
┬╖ How to calculate your optimal energy, carbohydrate and protein requirements
┬╖ Advice on improving body composition
┬╖ The most popular sports supplements
┬╖ Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and eating disorders
┬╖ Hydration strategies to prevent hypohydration and overhydration
┬╖ Specific advice for masters athletes, young athletes and plant-based athletes
┬╖ Nutrition strategies to prepare for competition
┬╖ Immune health and recovery from injury
┬╖ Gut health and how to avoid gut problems during exercise.