SuperCharge for the Winning Edge - Softcover

Jack A Medina MA

9780964195264: SuperCharge for the Winning Edge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964195267 ISBN 13: 9780964195264

Publisher: Designs for Wellness Press, 2008

SuperCharge for the Winning Edge by Jack Medina, M.A. and Roy Vartabedian, Dr.P.H. is a compilation of 29 articles of importance on nutrition and fitness for athletes, coaches, those with an active lifestyle, and those beginning a new exercise or fat loss program. The following topics are covered: --Finding Professional Ethics and Personal Integrity in the Supplement Industry --What You Don't Know About Supplements Could Hurt You --In the Pill or in the Mind? --Supplements, Hype, Claims, and Facts, --Banned Substances Found in Creatine--I Told You So! --The Final Answer on Protein Supplements --Liquid Micronutrient Performance Enhancement --The Scoop on Energy Drinks --Herbs and Athletic Performance --Hoodia: Does It Work? --Skip the Antlers and Save a Buck! --Glucosamine: Does It Work? --Soccer: Creatine, Carbohydrates, and Fluids --Can an Athlete Drink Too Much Water? --Recharging Your Batteries --Fueling the Body for Peak Performance and Optimal Health --Fast Facts on Nutrients and Metabolism --What You Should Know About Fats --What Is Oxidative Stress, and Why Should I Care? --What Value is the Glycemic Index? --Five Dietary Red Flags to Avoid --Five Ways to Stop "Mindless Eating" --Are You Eating Enough Carbohydrates? --Kids' Carbohydrate Needs --Nutripoints for Kids --Training Children for Maximum Strength and Power 128 pages, 6" x 9" paperback SuperCharge for the Winning Edge provides critical information for anyone involved in exercise or weight/fat loss programs on how to start, be effective in getting results, and evaluate supplements you may be considering taking. It is also makes for a great gift to help others along their path to better health and fitness.

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