The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance

The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance
Author: Ronald J Maughan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2010-05-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 019920828X

`I think the book is an essential text for anyone wishing to study exercise physiology.' Mark Glaister, Saint Mary's College, Surrey --

Exercise Biochemistry

Exercise Biochemistry
Author: Vassilis Mougios
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2020
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1492529044

Exercise Biochemistry, Second Edition, offers a clear explanation of how exercise affects molecular-level functioning in athletes and nonathletes, both healthy and diseased.

Biochemical Monitoring of Sport Training

Biochemical Monitoring of Sport Training
Author: A. A. Viru
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780736003483

This text pairs in-depth explanations of what happens biochemically while athletes perform with practical suggestions for how to actually biochemically monitor athletes yourself.

Principles of Exercise Biochemistry

Principles of Exercise Biochemistry
Author: J. R. Poortmans
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3805576072

This unique volume provides a comprehensive review of the biochemistry of exercise. Written by internationally renowned experts, the publication has been completely revised and updated. The present edition follows the new concepts of applied biochemistry which have emerged recently in the scientific literature. Genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics are nowadays common terms used to the elucidation of gene function, expression of proteins and comprehensive analysis of all the metabolites in a tissue. The major steps of biochemistry are considered in active survey in this new 3rd edition of an already acclaimed publication. The book is a valuable source for all exercise biochemists and physiologists, sports physicians, graduate students in physical education and physical therapy, and postgraduate research fellows.

The Physiology of Training for High Performance

The Physiology of Training for High Performance
Author: Duncan MacDougall
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199650640

Provides a thorough, evidence-based understanding of the physiological bases of training for high performance sport to empower students, athletes, and coaches to make informed decisions over the most effective training methods.

Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance-2nd Edition

Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance-2nd Edition
Author: Hoffman, Jay
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2014-03-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1450442242

This text contains an in-depth discussion of physiological adaptation to exercise with a goal of providing practical applications to facilitate exercise prescriptions for a variety of athletes.

Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition

Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition
Author: Manfred Lamprecht
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-09-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466567570

The use of antioxidants in sports is controversial due to existing evidence that they both support and hinder athletic performance. Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition covers antioxidant use in the athlete ́s basic nutrition and discusses the controversies surrounding the usefulness of antioxidant supplementation. The book also stresses how antioxidants may affect immunity, health, and exercise performance. The book contains scientifically based chapters explaining the basic mechanisms of exercise-induced oxidative damage. Also covered are methodological approaches to assess the effectiveness of antioxidant treatment. Biomarkers are discussed as a method to estimate the bioefficacy of dietary/supplemental antioxidants in sports. This book is useful for sport nutrition scientists, physicians, exercise physiologists, product developers, sport practitioners, coaches, top athletes, and recreational athletes. In it, they will find objective information and practical guidance.

Sport Nutrition-3rd Edition

Sport Nutrition-3rd Edition
Author: Jeukendrup, Asker
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2019
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1492529036

Sport Nutrition, Third Edition, uses a physiological basis to provide an in-depth look at the science supporting nutrition recommendations. Students will come away with an understanding of nutrition as it relates to sport and the influence of nutrition on performance, training, and recovery.

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Author: Ronald J. Maughan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405140550

Sports Nutrition, which focuses on the importance of proper nutritional preparation for athletes, provides a practical supplement to Nutrition in Sport. It provides an essential reference on all aspects of sports nutrition for the team coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist and allied health-related professional working with athletes and sports teams, and the knowledgeable athlete.

High-Performance Training for Sports

High-Performance Training for Sports
Author: David Joyce
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2014-06-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492584622

High-Performance Training for Sports changes the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance. This groundbreaking work presents the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols and programmes for developing today’s athletes. High-Performance Training for Sports features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching and rehabilitation. Experts share the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they’ve used with Olympians as well as top athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, English Premier League, Tour de France and International Rugby. Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will guide you in these areas: • Optimise the effectiveness of cross-training. • Translate strength into speed. • Increase aerobic capacity and generate anaerobic power. • Maintain peak conditioning throughout the season. • Minimise the interference effect. • Design energy-specific performance programmes. Whether you are working with high-performance athletes of all ages or with those recovering from injury, High-Performance Training for Sports is the definitive guide for developing all aspects of athletic performance. It is a must-own guide for any serious strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator or athlete.