Sports Medicine

Adaptation in Sports Training..

Extensively updated with double the information and references, this second editionadvises the athlete on how to use amino acids and proteins to enhance performance. It reveals the actions of protein and amino acid supplements on muscle size and strength and energy metabolism as well as the role of ..

Following on from the successful Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming VI proceedings which covered the conference held in Liverpool, this book contains all twelve of the keynote addresses and selected, edited and revised papers presented at the Swimming Science VII conference in Atlanta. Leading in..

This informative text features current and thorough reviews of the biomechanics of sport for improved performance, etiology, and pre-vention of injuries...

Exercise and diet are key factors in the etiology and prevention of chronic disease. While most books on chronic disease have a clinical approach, this book brings together the latest cellular- and molecular-based research on the etiology of chronic diseases and the impact of various aspects of diet..

Over the past 10 years, researchers have been investigating the expression, regulation, and protective nature of stress proteins (SPs) during and following exercise. Since the expression of SPs have been shown to provide protection to cells and tissues, the importance of understanding their role dur..

This book is the first edited volume on the concept of nutrient timing. Using this concept, individuals may improve performance, promote optimal adaptations to training, maximize recovery, and facilitate healthy interactions with their environment. Chapters cover the role of carbohydrates, proteins ..

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 exami..

Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine..

Supplying hard-to-find-information, this book discusses issues related to the life cycle, group-specific nutritional concerns of athletes, and the particular sport of the athlete. It addresses the physically and medically disabled athlete, athletes addicted to alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana, and tho..

Basic nutrition requirements and proper training are the two most important factors for athletes to achieve peak performance levels. This volume addresses these needs on a comprehensive basis from a training table perspective. Offering practical guidelines for practitioners and athletes, the book fo..

An evidence-based guide, this book presents an in-depth analysis of the independent and positive effects of resistance training on the prevention, management, and treatment of many chronic conditions. Written by some of the world’s leading exercise physiologists and resistance training experts, the ..