Power Eating : Build Muscle Boost Energy Cut Fat

by Kleiner, Susan M.

• ISBN13: 9780736038539
• ISBN10: 0736038531
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781552631119
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Summary

Need to gain muscle while cutting fat? Follow the number one plan for strength training and bodybuilding. This new edition gives you cutting-edge information on how to eat to build strength and power, increase energy, and lose fat. The book has been expanded, with new intake guidelines for supplements and herbs, a new section on "designer waters, " and more recipes for the author's popular smoothies.Written by a consultant to the NBA, NFL, and world-class bodybuilders, >Power Eating> is your nutritional guidebook for a strong and sculpted physique. It contains the latest scientific and practical advice on eating for strength and power. This edition presents new and expanded sections on fueling, proteins, fluids, supplements, herbs, timing of eating, diet plans, menus, and recipes. Also included are new success stories from athletes and everyday people interested in staying strong and performing at their best.The new material on supplements includes up-to-date information on vitamins and minerals, muscle-building products, and performance herbs. You can use Kleiner's own rating system to make informed decisions on whether particular supplements are worth the investment, possibly useful, a waste of time, or harmful.The book includes calorie recommendations and proven eating plans for both men and women to help you meet specific goals in- gaining muscle,- cutting weight,- maintaining weight, and- tapering for competitions.You'll also find detailed advice on how to customize an eating program and unbeatable recipes that will keep you picking up the book time and again.Use the >Power Eating> diet plans to get your body where you want it to be, when you want it to be there-and keep you healthy, safe, and legal. You can have it all-with >Power Eating>!

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Acknowledgments	vi
Part I Foundation	1	(110)
Fueling for Strength Training	3	(16)
Manufacturing Muscle	19	(20)
Energizing Workouts	39	(22)
Eating and Burning Fat	61	(30)
Hydrating for Heavy-Duty Workouts	91	(20)
Part II Supplements	111	(82)
Vitamins and Minerals for Strength Trainers	113	(34)
Muscle-Building Products	147	(30)
Performance Herbs	177	(16)
Part III Plans	193	(76)
Planning a Peak	195	(12)
Building Your Power Eating Plan	207	(10)
Maintenance Plan	217	(6)
Building Plan	223	(6)
Tapering Plan	229	(6)
Seven-Day Cutting Plan	235	(6)
Customizing a Power Eating Plan	241	(12)
Power Eating Recipes	253	(16)
References	269	(10)
Index	279	(3)
About the Authors	282