Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right - Couverture rigide

From the coach of several of the world's greatest athletes comes a revolutionary eating plan for all active people--from weekend warriors to elite competitors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be more fit.

You'll learn:
-The truth and consequences of low-carb diets for athletes
-Chris Carmichael's step-by-step method to match your nutrition to your activity level for better workouts and fewer excess calories
-The best sources of clean-buring fuel for your healthy and active lifestyle 
-Which supplements work and which just waste your money
-Specific recommendations for teenage, female, and older athletes
-The complete Carmichael Nutrition Program, which has carried many top athletes to victory
-The ease and benefits of dozens of quick-to-prepare, power-packed recipes

Everything you need to know about food and fitness is outlined in this easy-to-follow, remarkably effective nutritional program. Get on board--once you eat right and train right, there will be noyhting to stop you. 

Includes original Carmichael Training System Recipes. 

"Not only has Chris put together a great read for adults, but any parents reading it can relay the information to their children to get them on the right track early."—Brandi Chastain, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

CHRIS CARMICHAEL'S FOOD FOR FITNESS provides the nutritional information any active man or woman needs to achieve his or her health and training goals. Along the way Carmichael outlines his revolutionary eating programme for everyone - from weekend warriors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be fitter. Most diets focus on treating a problem pitting nutrient against nutrient in a battle over what can be eaten. Active men and women need to think of food as fuel that enables them to achieve their goals. In this context all nutrients play integral roles and the emphasis is on consuming the right foods in the right proportions and at the right times to yield the energy we need to perform at an optimal level. CHRIS CARMICHAEL'S FOOD FOR FITNESS includes: · Step-by-step methods for matching your eating to your activity level · Menu plans for home-cooked meals restaurant dining and on-the-go snacks · Exercise plans that lead to improved fitness · Inspirational accounts from real people who have bettered their lives with this programme.