Dr. Mel Williams presents nearly every current nutritional, pharmacological, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological means used to aid sports performance. He expertly rates more than 60 sports ergogenics based on the following criteria:
· Sport-specific effectiveness
· Safety
· Legal aspects
· Ethical concerns
· Recommendations
Also included is a complete listing of prohibited substances and treatments.
From supplements to streamlined equipment, the book examines and grades every way to maximize sports performance. Get The Ergogenics Edge before your opponents beat you to it.
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"Melvin Williams, PhD, ... devoted more than 30 years to research, much of it on sports ergogenics. It is a pleasure to have his thorough analysis, in easily readable language, of what is known in this field. The Ergogenics Edge is highly recommended for anyone interested in optimal performance and making sense of product claims."
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Apart from his scientific achievements, Williams has coached football and wrestling at the high school level and cross-country at the college level. A competitive road racer for more than 20 years, his most significant performance came in winning the 50 to 59 age group in the 1989 Boston Marathon.
Dr. Williams lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His leisure activities include running and training for road racing, traveling to historic sites, and reading historical novels.
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