Sports Nutrition

Taking those first steps on the road to fitness can be the hardest for many people. The thought of buying all that kit or spending hours down the gym can often be the most off putting. However there is something that we all do every day that can make us fitter and healthier without us even realizing. Yes that's right, it's walking. Just taking a few extra steps each day can have surprising results, even if you have never exercised before.

Everyone has a common misconception that sports for athletes must be grueling, exhausting, and herculean. But should that really be the case when it comes to sports nowadays? Science is in every aspect of our lives, evolving it for the better. And when it infiltrated the world of sports, something great came out.

The 'perfect' run, when you are in a full flow and feeling totally unstoppable, can be elusive, but this practical expert guide, written by celebrated Runner's World writer Mackenzie Havey, will ensure you find it time and time again and in the process transform your running performances.

Are you ready to join the club? If your desire is to build a stronger and well-chiseled body naturally without steroids; then this is the book for you! It will not only enable you shape the body of your dreams, but it will also empower you to stay the course.

Darryl Griffiths is the founder and CEO of KODA Nutrition, an Australian company that provides customizable nutrition and hydration solutions. Over the past 25 years, Darryl has provided nutrition and hydration strategies to thousands of professional and amateur athletes. His insights about nutrition and hydration for athletes and industry workers have come from many years of questioning, testing, and learning in the field to learn what works and what doesn't.

What’s your max squat? How much ya bench? What’s your best deadlift? Can you press your body weight? Today, pushing quantifiable expressions of strength, like your maxes, is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. However, though strength may be specific, real strength is much more than a powerlifting total - it’s about resilience, capability, and adaptability. It’s survival of the fittest after all, not the strongest.

Vous souhaitez courir un marathon et cela vous semble insurmontable ? Pourtant, en étant bien préparé, c'est 90% du marathon qui est déjà parcouru ! Vous allez découvrir dans ce guide ultime de préparation au marathon les 8 clés indispensables qui vous feront franchir sereinement la ligne d'arrivée.

If you really want to have a beautiful, lean, and healthy body that will bring a smile to your face, then this audiobook is definitely for YOU! It's like having your very own sports nutrition expert that you can reference and ask questions of anytime you need! You'll uncover a wide array of tips including interesting fact, including how to eat correctly and make your own meals with little effort! Not only will you learn all the benefits and advantages of sports nutrition, but you'll also learn extra bonus tips to share with other people.

Walking is aerobic exercise; it is also the ‘superfood’ of exercise. Most of us do it every day to varying degrees and many of us do not fully appreciate the many proven benefits for the body and mind that you can get simply by taking regular walks. Author Russ Williams – a UK based broadcaster – has been a walker for many years and noticed a distinct upturn in his physical and mental health as a result of walking regularly.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This audiobook contains 101 stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. Running - how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

The Ultimate Mountain Bike Training and Nutrition Plan. This 10-week strength training plan was created specifically for mountain bikers and their unique needs on the bike. Through various training phases, listeners will develop their aerobic capacity, coordination, and strength, translating to increased performance on the bike. Designed for both competitive riders and weekend warriors alike this program is your guide to getting in better shape for mountain biking.

Have you tried to develop a champion mindset but were confronted with fear, doubt and disbelief? Do you want to learn how to develop amazing mental toughness, resilience and optimism for achieving greatness in life? If so, then this powerful book, Sports Psychology for Athletes 2.0, will teach you how to think, train and eat for optimal physical and mental performance!

Have you ever wanted to know the secret to getting a great night’s sleep every night? Ever wonder what top soccer players do to get a restful night’s sleep before a big match? Want to learn the number one thing that is holding you back from waking well-rested and full of energy each day? Improving your sleeping takes time to find the key things that work best for you. However, this audiobook will reduce your time to discover those things that will ensure you become the most energetic player. This audiobook’s main aim is to provide help with important areas of sleeping.

Perfect for any cyclist from novice to expert, including cycle instructors. This book covers nutrition, hydration, bike fit, form, gear, etiquette, stretches, and more. It even has sample drills, sample class formats, and guides for heart rate training and calculating sweat rate. This book has all the information you need to meet your fitness goals through indoor cycling.

Professional hockey player Mike Greenza was a first-round draft pick out of Cornell University, full of youth, talent, and unlimited potential. Midway through his second NHL season, that potential is still unrealized. He and his team struggle, scraping the bottom of their division. A chance comment by Greenza’s little sister, Britt, changes everything.

Today, women make up more than half of the nation’s runners. And, as more and more women have hit the roads and trails and laced up for 5-Ks and marathons, the research showing the effects of running on the female body has grown significantly, too. The truth is that even though the gap between men's and women's world best times is shrinking, the latest scientific evidence shows that running is a dramatically different experience for women than men - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Being a personal trainer is a full-time job, and it is because of this; a personal trainer should be, among other things, well-grounded in his work. The person should know his onions, and a professional body should attest to that. In this case, it is the national association of sports medicine where the NASM comes in. The National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Exam prepares would-be personal trainers to get the required certification to do their work effectively.

This is an audiobook that contains two books with various tips about different topics related to sports, such as the distinction between a professional sports player and an ace athlete, ways to interact with coaches, trainers, and mentors, reaching your true potential by conditioning your brain to achieve success, and overcoming weakness and ego by embracing the entire sport and its history.

Is running something that you do a lot of? Are you considering doing an ultramarathon? Do you need some help to understand what it will involve? Whether you are already an ultramarathon runner or someone who is about to embark on the challenge, The Ultramarathon Guide: A Simple Approach to Running Your First Ultramarathon is an audiobook that can help you realize your dreams. In this audiobook, you will discover all you need to know about taking the first steps in this grueling challenge.

Golf pros everywhere are using and recommending yoga to provide a complete, comprehensive workout, aid in mastering the mental game and foster more consistent play. On and off the course, golfers who practice yoga enjoy greater confidence, power, and focus. Learn special breathing techniques to calm the mind and relax the body, leading to tireless, effortless play and greater shot distance and control. Strengthen your core, enhance muscle memory and increase flexibility - reducing the risk of golf-related injury and shortening recovery time.