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 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

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