Nutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes

Herausgeber: Reaburn, Peter

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the aging process, its effect on sports performance, the methods to maximize sports performance, and the unique nutritional needs of masters athletes. Based on scientific evidence, it focuses on practical ways to minimize the age-related declines in performance and health by examining ways to maximize speed, endurance, and strength development in order to slow the inevitable age-related decline in performance. The text enable readers to both improve performance and better understand their or their athletes' bodies' responses to exercise as they age.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 393
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 257mm x 183mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 862g
• ISBN-13: 9781439871874
• ISBN-10: 1439871876
• Artikelnr.: 41627547

Autorenporträt

Peter R.J. Reaburn, PhD, is an associate professor of sports science at Central Queensland University in Australia. He completed a first class honors degree and PhD at The University of Queensland, both of which were focused on masters athlete research. He has authored five books, published 12 book chapters, and over 50 peer-reviewed research articles. He writes regular 'theory to practice' articles for Cycling Australia, Masters Swimming Australia and the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association Reaburn is a high performance master athlete who has won national championships in a number of sports including the Ironman triathlon.

Inhaltsangabe

Physiological Changes Affecting the Nutritional Needs of Masters Athletes.
Physiological Changes Affecting Performance of Masters Athletes. Energy
Needs of Masters Athletes. Carbohydrate Needs of Masters Athletes. Fat
Needs in Masters Athletes. Protein Needs of Masters Athletes. Vitamin Needs
of Masters Athletes. Mineral Needs of Masters Athletes. Fluid, Electrolytes
and Hydration Needs of Masters Athletes. Supplement Use in Masters
Athletes. Ergogenic Aids for Masters Athletes. Nutrients, Health and
Chronic Disease in Masters Athletes. Drug and Nutrient Interactions in
Masters Athletes. Training and Nutrition Needs of the Masters Endurance
Athlete. Training and Nutritional Needs of the Masters Ultra-Endurance
Athlete. Training and Nutritional Needs of the Masters Sprint Athlete.
Training and Nutrition Needs of the Masters Strength/Power Athlete.
Training and Nutritional Needs of the Masters Team Sport Athlete. Index.