Gebundenes Buch

Nutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

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.

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