DIETS DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES
ISBN-13: 9780736038348
Description: Copyright 2002, 232 Pages
Author: Maryann Karinch

Reviewer: Tim Hickey M. Ed, High school PE Teacher/Strength Coach

Whether you are an athlete trying to reach your potential, or a personal trainer/strength coach advising clients, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Diets Designed for Athletes gives a comprehensive look at why the right combination of nutrients can improve athletic performance.

This book covers a variety of athletes. These athletes range from those interested in gaining strength, or improving endurance, to those interested in gaining or losing weight. The author, Maryann Karinch, also includes helpful strategies for eating before, during, and after training events or/and competitions that everyone can understand.

Maryann answered several specific questions of mine. She gave an interesting history lesson on how, and why, many supplements were developed. She separated the facts from the hype on many supplements and she broke protein down into the amino acids and explained the value and role of each.

Contents

Chapter 1 Using Performance-Enhancing Foods
Chapter 2 Eating for Energy
Chapter 3 Aiding Recovery
Chapter 4 Supplementing for Strength
Chapter 5 Adding Endurance
Chapter 6 Gaining or Cutting Weight
Chapter 7 Handling Extreme Conditions
Chapter 8 Fueling Through the Ages
Chapter 9 Assessing Your Fueling Opportunities
Chapter 10 Recharging and Replenishing