Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
Food for Fitness: How to Eat for Maximum Performance By Anita Be
US $14.49
Condition:
3 available
Shipping:
Located in: NY, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, Jun 18 and Mon, Jun 24 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:333812660675
Item specifics
- Condition
- Title
- Food for Fitness
- ISBN
- 9781472901996
- EAN
- 9781472901996
- Book Title
- Food for Fitness : How to Eat for Maximum Performance
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Edition
- 4
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Cooking, Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Health & Healing / General, Training, Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, General
- Item Width
- 8.1 in
- Item Weight
- 28.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
About this product
Product Information
A new edition of this bestselling, accessible guide to fitness and diet from Anita Bean. Fully updated and packed with new recipe ideas, all including a nutritional breakdown.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472901991
ISBN-13
9781472901996
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177684011
Product Key Features
Book Title
Food for Fitness : How to Eat for Maximum Performance
Edition
4
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Health & Healing / General, Training, Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, General
Publication Year
2014
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking, Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Width
8.1 in
Item Weight
28.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tx361.A8
Reviews
Packed with top exercise and nutrition tips, eating plans and quick and easy recipes made from basic foods. This new edition has been fully updated... contains lots of engaging fact boxes and top tips from leading sportspeople and athletes, as well as high quality photography - Review of 3rd edition, The appropriately surnamed Anita Bean - whose CV includes an appearance on a BBC documentary 'Should I Be Worried About Sausages?' - is back with the third edition of this very useful book, which basically acts as a sports nutrition guide and recipe book all rolled into one. Good show. - Review of 3rd edition, For those of us who aren't entirely sure what 'basal metabolic rate' is, what GI stands for, nor why we should be eating fat when you're actually trying to lose weight, this book is just the job - 3rd edition, Packed with top exercise and nutrition tips, eating plans and quick and easy recipes made from basic foods. This new edition has been fully updated... contains lots of engaging fact boxes and top tips from leading sportspeople and athletes, as well as high quality photography., "Packed with top exercise and nutrition tips, eating plans and quick and easy recipes made from basic foods. This new edition has been fully updated... contains lots of engaging fact boxes and top tips from leading sportspeople and athletes, as well as high quality photography." -- Review of 3rd edition - Fitpro "A practical guide you should not be without." -- Sunday Times "For those of us who aren't entirely sure what 'basal metabolic rate' is, what GI stands for, nor why we should be eating fat when you're actually trying to lose weight, this book is just the job." -- 3rd edition - Men's Health "If you are really serious about sport and exercise and want to make sure you are eating the right foods at the right time, Food for Fitness should be your bible... [A] brilliant book." -- Review of 3rd edition - Women's Fitness "The appropriately surnamed Anita Bean - whose CV includes an appearance on a BBC documentary 'Should I Be Worried About Sausages?' - is back with the third edition of this very useful book, which basically acts as a sports nutrition guide and recipe book all rolled into one. Good show." -- Review of 3rd edition - Sport, The appropriately surnamed Anita Bean - whose CV includes an appearance on a BBC documentary 'Should I Be Worried About Sausages?' - is back with the third edition of this very useful book, which basically acts as a sports nutrition guide and recipe book all rolled into one. Good show., Packed with top exercise and nutrition tips, eating plans and quick and easy recipes made from basic foods. This new edition has been fully updated... contains lots of engaging fact boxes and top tips from leading sportspeople and athletes, as well as high quality photography - Review of 3rd edition - Fitpro A practical guide you should not be without - Sunday Times For those of us who aren't entirely sure what 'basal metabolic rate' is, what GI stands for, nor why we should be eating fat when you're actually trying to lose weight, this book is just the job - 3rd edition - Men's Health If you are really serious about sport and exercise and want to make sure you are eating the right foods at the right time, Food for Fitness should be your bible... [A] brilliant book - Review of 3rd edition - Women's Fitness The appropriately surnamed Anita Bean - whose CV includes an appearance on a BBC documentary 'Should I Be Worried About Sausages?' - is back with the third edition of this very useful book, which basically acts as a sports nutrition guide and recipe book all rolled into one. Good show. - Review of 3rd edition - Sport, If you are really serious about sport and exercise and want to make sure you are eating the right foods at the right time, Food for Fitness should be your bible... [A] brilliant book - Review of 3rd edition, For those of us who aren't entirely sure what 'basal metabolic rate' is, what GI stands for, nor why we should be eating fat when you're actually trying to lose weight, this book is just the job., If you are really serious about sport and exercise and want to make sure you are eating the right foods at the right time, Food for Fitness should be your bible... [A] brilliant book.
Table of Content
PART 1 Chapter 1: Nutrition Essentials Energy requirements; BMR calculator; carbohydrate requirements;carbohydrate content of foods; sugar, health and performance; glycaemic index and load; fibre; protein requirements; protein content of foods; amino acids;fats, health and performance; types of fats; low fat diets controversy; essential fats; vitamin and minerals guide; vitamin supplementation; vitamin D; phytonutrients; antioxidants; salt, exercise and health; importance of water; alcohol, health and performance Chapter 2: Nutrient timing and recovery Eating before, during and after exercise; carbohydrate during exercise; fasting and exercise; train low compete high; pre-exercise meals and snacks; protein before, during and after exercise; recovery nutrition; the post-exercise recovery window; re-fuelling snacks and meals; nutrition, exercise & immunity Chapter 3: Hydration and performance Dehydration and performance; hydration indicators; hyponatraemia; fluid intake before, during and after exercise; drinking recommendations; sports drinks guide; recovery drinks; electrolytes Chapter 4: Eating for fat loss Body composition; body fat and performance; the truth about calories; weight loss myths debunked; ten steps to fat loss; low fat vs low carb diets; protein and satiety; 'real' foods; importance of sleep; fat-burning exercise; metabolism myths; evidence-based fat-loss tips. Chapter 5: Eating for muscle gain The science of muscle growth; energy requirements; building muscle vs gaining fat; carbohydrate requirements; importance of protein and amino acids; role of leucine; protein timing; protein quality; recovery foods; dietary supplements Chapter 6: Sports supplements How to evaluate supplements; safety and quality; sport food supplements: sports drinks, gels; confectionery; bars; recovery drinks; ergogenic aids: beetroot juice; caffeine; creatine; whey protein; beta-alanine; branched-chain amino acids; vitamin D; bicarbonate; glutamine; HMB; fish oil; Supplements to avoid: stimulants; prohormones; steroid precursors PART 2: Food for your sport Chapter 7: Nutrition for running Fuel rules; specific nutritional issues and tips for running; fuelling and hydration strategy for short runs and long runs; race preparation: 5km, 10km; half marathon, marathon, race day fuelling and hydration plan; core menu plans Chapter 8: Nutrition for swimming Fuel rules; specific nutritional issues and tips for swimming; fuelling and hydration strategy; pre-training and post-training meals; race preparation; race day fuelling and hydration plan; core menu plans Chapter 9: Nutrition for cycling Fuel rules; specific nutritional issues and tips for cycling; fuelling and hydration strategy for short and long rides; pre-training and post-training meals; race preparation; race day fuelling and hydration plan; core menu plans Chapter 10: Nutrition for triathlon Fuel rules; specific nutritional issues and tips for triathlon; fuelling and hydration strategy for sprint, Olympic, half ironman and ironman triathlon; pre-training and post-training meals; race preparation; race day fuelling and hydration plan; core menu plans Chapter 11: Nutrition for team and racket sports Fuel rules; specific nutritional issues and tips; fuelling and hydration strategy; pre-training and post-training meals; match preparation; match day fuelling and hydration plan; core menu plans Chapter 12: Special Diets: Vegetarian, diabetic and gluten-free The vegetarian athlete; vegetarian diets and performance; nutritional issues and special considerations for vegetarians; the diabetic athlete; dietary management of type 1 diabetes; the gluten-free athlete; gluten-free diets PART 3: The Recipes Chapter 13: Breakfasts Chapter 14: Main meals Chapter 15: Vegetarian meals Chapter 16: Sports snacks
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
613.7
Dewey Edition
23
Item description from the seller
Business seller information
Value Added Tax Number:
- GB 724498118
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:333812660675
Shipping and handling
Item location:
NY, United States
Ships to:
Worldwide
Excludes:
Alaska/Hawaii, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, China, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Libya, Martinique, Mexico, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, South Africa, US Protectorates, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | Each additional item | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | Free | United States | Economy Shipping (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Tue, Jun 18 and Mon, Jun 24 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as | Return shipping |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Money Back | Buyer pays for return shipping |
Refer to eBay Return policyopens in a new tab or window for more details. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guaranteeopens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing.
Payment details
Payment methods
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (514,252)
e***n (415)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Great prices. Book as described!! Quick processing and excellent communication. Great packaging and delivery to shipping!! Excellent choice in shipper!! Was able to track the progress of package ETA. Package actually arrived early!! THANK YOU!! AWESOME AAA+++ Service!!! Highly recommend this seller!! Will buy from you again!!
s***t (200)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Prompt professional kind honest communication. Shipping took some time for shipping partner to connect w/USPS, but this is to be expected w/economy/media mail. This shipping method allows the proprietor to offer free shipping and good prices on their items. It was only 12 days from purchase date to delivery date. Item was listed as Very Good condition and arrived in better than described condition. Deck is complete, cards, book, and box are like new. Great price! Thank you very much! 5-stars!
-***u (1365)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Description of item was very accurate. Price and shipping costs were reasonable. Items were well packaged. and arrived promptly in good condition. Communication is clear and prompt. Would buy from this seller again.
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore :
- Food & Drink Nonfiction Books Fiction & Clean Eating,
- Food & Drink Nonfiction Fitness Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Fiction Books & Anita Shreve Fiction,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & Clean Eating,
- Food & Drink Nonfiction Books Fiction & Food,
- Fiction Books & James Howe Fiction,
- James Howe Fiction Paperbacks Books,
- Cookbooks Nonfiction Books Fiction & Clean Eating,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & Food,
- Cookbooks Nonfiction Books & Fiction Food