Sports Supplements

Co-authored and edited by two respected exercise physiologists, this comprehensive book on ergogenic aids provides up-to-date information to clinicians, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and fitness instructors. Several contributing experts offer advice and share in authoring. Chapters address topics such as supplements and their effectiveness, proper dosages and specific goals, anti-catabolic agents, hormones, and cellular hydration. Issues concerning athletic improvement and physique are covered plus nutritional information and a theoretical guide to supplement combinations and timing are given. Most chapters feature current controversy boxes, research review and future research sections, and sidebars. Tables, charts and graphs enhance reader understanding.Antonio, Jose is the author of 'Sports Supplements', published 2001 under ISBN 9780781722414 and ISBN 0781722411.