Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Lowery, Lonnie Michael; Antonio, Jose

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

With contributions from the world's foremost experts, this volume delivers the scientific truth about the role of dietary protein in the well-being of athletes. It reviews the science-related history of protein and its consumption among strength athletes, analyzes the mechanisms behind what proteins do in muscle cells, and describes protein's effect on performance, recovery, and body composition. It explores various populations that actively employ resistance training and dietary protein and discusses timing, type, and safety data regarding protein diets and related supplements. The book includes sidebars, examples, and case studies-translating the science into a practical understanding of various protein-related topics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 258
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439844571
• Artikelnr.: 38304074

Autorenporträt

Lonnie M. Lowery, PhD, RD, is a professor of nutrition and exercise physiology of 11 years, currently at Winona State University, and president of Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness Associates Ltd. With formal training in both exercise physiology and nutrition he has published in academic and research settings on various sports nutrition topics such as dietary proteins, fats, antioxidants, dietary supplements, and overtraining. Dr. Lowery has also served as an educational, scientific, and product development consultant for a number of large dietary supplement companies such as Met Rx, Bodyonics-Pinnacle, and Biotest Laboratories. As an award-winning mentor and educator, he has written hundreds of lay articles for the strength and fitness communities and co-hosts www.IronRadio.org, a free educational and consumer advocacy podcast on iTunes. Jose Antonio, PhD, is the chief executive officer and cofounder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.theissn.org); furthermore, he is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He was the 2005 recipient of the NSCA Research Achievement Award and the 2009 NSCA Educator of the Year; moreover, he has published 13 books and over 50-plus peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Antonio is the editor-in-chief of Sports Nutrition Insider, and Inside Fitness magazine, and has contributed to Ironman, Muscular Development, Muscle and Fitness, and Fitness Rx Men/Women. He is an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Historical Perspectives: Nitrogen Balance and Stable Isotopic Data on Efficacy. Safety of Higher Protein Diets (Renal
Bone
Dietary Ramifications). Specific Protein Types (Efficacy
Differences
Functional Aspects) and Timing. Weight Control with Protein. Female-Specific Issues. Protein Synthesis and Breakdown on a Cellular Level (mTOR
ubiquitin
etc.). Lifespan-Specific Data (Youth
Middle Age
Elderly). Nitrogenous Compounds / Supplements (Single AAs
Creatine
B-Ala). Case Studies
Different Sports Applications.