A01=Jane Griffin
Author_Jane Griffin
Category=SFB
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Product details
- ISBN 9781861266958
- Weight: 375g
- Dimensions: 165 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 21 Jan 2008
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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In order to maximise their performance in training and in matches, rugby players need to understand the importance of energy and nutrients and their role in the working of the body. It is also vitally important that they make appropriate food choices and that they eat and drink those foods in the correct quantities. This informative book clearly explains which foods and fluids, when consumed in the right amounts at the correct times, will help players perform to the best of their ability. The author has a wealth of knowledge, not only about what a correct diet can offer players in terms of performance, but also about how the relevant advice should be conveyed to them. Throughout the book a strong emphasis is placed on the fact that the rugby player's diet must be both enjoyable and practical, and also fit into his/her lifestyle. The importance of fluids, what to eat and drink before, and during matches, and how to gain muscle and lose body fat are covered as well as the controversial subject of the use of supplements. The book provides sound dietary advice to young players, as well as to those unfortunate enough to sustain an injury or illness. It also includes useful ideas for meals and sample menus.
Jane Griffin is a Registered Sport and Exercise Nutritionist and a Registered Dietitian. Nutrition for Cyclists is her fourth book published by Crowood, previous books being Food for Sport (2001), Nutrition for Marathon Running (2005) and Food for Rugby (2007). Jane set up her nutrition consultancy in 1980 and as the Consultant Nutritionist to the British Olympic Association from 1990 to 2000 she worked with a wide range of sportsmen and women including cyclists.
