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The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition (9th Edition)
Your essential resource for performance, recovery, and results
Now in its ninth edition, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for athletes, coaches, and active individuals seeking a competitive edge through evidence-based nutrition. Whether you're a professional athlete, recreational exerciser, or dedicated weekend warrior, what and when you eat plays a vital role in optimising performance, enhancing recovery, and supporting long-term health.
Fully revised and updated with the latest scientific research, this trusted guide provides practical, accessible advice to help you fuel effectively for training and competition, achieve your performance goals, and stay at the top of your game.
This edition includes clear, up-to-date guidance on:
Maximising endurance, strength, performance, and recovery
Calculating energy, carbohydrate, and protein needs for your sport
Strategies to improve body composition safely and effectively
Evidence on the most commonly used sports supplements
Understanding RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and disordered eating
Hydration strategies to prevent both dehydration and overhydration
Tailored advice for masters athletes, young athletes, and plant-based diets
Nutritional preparation for competition and training
Supporting immune health and injury recovery
Gut health and managing digestive issues during exercise
Written by leading sports nutrition expert Anita Bean, this comprehensive guide remains an indispensable reference for anyone serious about improving their athletic performance through nutrition.