Description: This analysis of optimal athletic training and nutritional practices begins by comparing the costly, time-consuming trial-and-error approach of the past with the new scientific methods that allow athletes to perform at even higher levels. New information on training covers the body's power systems; fitness testing for specific sports; and programs for sprint, endurance, and team sports. In addition to advanced training techniques, Peak Performance also provides new information on nutritional practices and supplements. Quotes and hints from internationally known sports scientists, coaches, and sports people are also included. The book concludes with a look into the future, attempting to predict performance limits.

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