Books

This is the essential practical handbook for the sports person wanting to achieve their best.

Written by Anita Bean BSc RPH Nutr, one of the UK’s most respected sports nutritionists this book provides an indispensable guide to calculating nutritional requirements, the best food for performance, eating plans to reduce body fat, gain muscle and prepare for competitions as well as up to date sports nutrition science and information to maximize endurance, strength and performance.

‘Accessible and exciting..I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants to get the most out of their sports’.
                                                                James Cracknell OB

Research based information on 40 top supplements for muscle building, endurance training, recovery and weight control.

With so many sports supplements on offer to athletes, Anita cuts through the hype and tells you what supplements are, how to use them and which ones really work.

50 delicious nutrient packed juices and smoothies designed to rehydrate and boost energy levels for every type of exercise from low-intensity to endurance sports.

Whether you a marathon runner or a weekly gym visitor, these drinks will help you get more from your exercise routine.

Written by a respected registered sports and exercise nutritionist and registered dietitian, Food for Rugby will appeal to both Rugby Union and Rugby League players of all levels as well as their coaches.

It provides a commonsense, up to date approach to nutrition for performance and in a very user-friendly way, explains the latest scientific research on the subject.

This invaluable book covers the requirements of the training diet, the importance of fluids, what to eat and drink before, during and after matches, and how to gain muscle and lose body fat. It also addresses the controversial subject of sports supplements and provides sound dietary advice to young players.