The Science of Fitness : Power, Performance, and Endurance

The Science of Fitness: Power, Performance, and Endurance clearly explains the vital connection between diet and exercise in the human body. With this knowledge, you can use the right exercise and nutrition to obtain a higher quality life, prevent disease, and slow the aging process. Authored in a straightforward style and with color images throughout, this book explores the cellular science behind fitness, protein synthesis, and healthy living. With it you will learn the most recent and important discoveries in the relationships between physical fitness, nutrition, weight loss, and weight management. It provides key information on the body’s mitochondrial processes and their role in aging, along with well-informed discussions on general nutrition, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, how to enhance athletic performance, and how exercise strengthens the mind. Whether you are interested in how to eat healthy, train for your first (or next) marathon, take your fitness to the next level, find the best super foods, or simply want to improve your vitality through healthy, doable practices, this book will help you on your journey regardless of age or fitness level. Presents the connection between exercise, nutrition, and physiology in a way that is ideal for both experienced athletes and newcomers Provides the scientific basis for mitochondrial functions and their relationship to fitness, protein synthesis, quality of life, and the aging process Synthesizes the latest research on nutrition, sports nutrition, super foods, and the brain/body connection Co-Authored by legendary cyclist Greg LeMond, who illustrates key points using his own athletic journey

The Science of Fitness: Power, Performance, and Endurance clearly explains the vital connection between diet and exercise in the human body. With this knowledge, you can use the right exercise and nutrition to obtain a higher quality life, prevent disease, and slow the aging process.

Authored in a straightforward style and with color images throughout, this book explores the cellular science behind fitness, protein synthesis, and healthy living. With it you will learn the most recent and important discoveries in the relationships between physical fitness, nutrition, weight loss, and weight management. It provides key information on the body’s mitochondrial processes and their role in aging, along with well-informed discussions on general nutrition, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, how to enhance athletic performance, and how exercise strengthens the mind.

Whether you are interested in how to eat healthy, train for your first (or next) marathon, take your fitness to the next level, find the best super foods, or simply want to improve your vitality through healthy, doable practices, this book will help you on your journey regardless of age or fitness level.

• Presents the connection between exercise, nutrition, and physiology in a way that is ideal for both experienced athletes and newcomers
• Provides the scientific basis for mitochondrial functions and their relationship to fitness, protein synthesis, quality of life, and the aging process
• Synthesizes the latest research on nutrition, sports nutrition, super foods, and the brain/body connection
• Co-Authored by legendary cyclist Greg LeMond, who illustrates key points using his own athletic journey
  

Content: Front matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Author Biographies, Page v Foreword by Charles A. Mohan, Jr.—CEO/Executive Director, The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Pages vii-viii Preface by Greg LeMond, Pages ix-xv Preface by Dr. Mark Hom, M.D., Pages xvii-xxii Acknowledgments, Pages xxiii-xxiv Disclaimer, Page xxv 1 - Becoming a BEAST, Pages 1-8 2 - The Human Machine, Pages 9-37 3 - Amazing Mitochondria, Pages 39-50 4 - Feeding Your Cells, Pages 51-64 5 - Mitochondrial Supplements, Pages 65-70 6 - Your Body at Work, Play, and Rest, Pages 71-86 7 - The Body–Brain Connection, Pages 87-96 8 - When Things Go Wrong, Pages 97-106 9 - Slowing the Aging Process, Pages 107-116 10 - Gauging Fitness, Pages 117-143 11 - BEAST Fitness Training, Pages 145-157 12 - The Finish Line...and a Starting Line, Pages 159-162 Index, Pages 163-177 The Science of Power, Performance, and Endurance provides a scientific explanation as to how exercise and nutrition enable people to live a higher quality life, with a focus on mitochondrial cell energy as the center of athletic performance, physical fitness, disease prevention, and aging. This approach bridges the gap between cellular biology and exercise fitness. The Science of Fitness gives competitive and elite athletes an edge in achieving optimal performance, while also helping recreational athletes who want to improve fitness. It is of great benefit to all who want to improve overall health and vitality. By learning the science of fitness, you will understand why training makes your body more energized and powerful. The science of fitness provides a scientific explanation as to how exercise and nutrition enable people to live a higher quality life, with a focus on mitochondrial cell energy as the center of athletic performance, physical fitness, disease prevention, and aging