Sports Nutrition Handbook unpacks the need-to-know concepts of sports nutrition into everyday language, making fueling and daily diet easily understandable to athletes across a wide range of sports. Athletes will find the hows and whys of sports nutrition offered in plain languageno science required! Sports Nutrition Handbook is clear, easy to use as a reference, and includes the details if you want to explore more deeply. Sports Nutrition Handbook answers frequently asked questions in a straightforward and simple way. How do HIIT workouts promote weight loss? Does it help or harm to eat carbs before bedtime? Why do early morning workouts feel so different than workouts after breakfast? Why do marathoners often hit “the wall”? Answers to all your sports nutrition questions are easy to find, simple to grasp, and actionable for your next workout or race. Review quotes coming soon! Q: What should I eat or drink before a workout? Do high-intensity intervals burn more fat? Why did I hit the wall in my last race? If you've ever wondered how food affects your athletic performance, you're not alone. Many athletes try to eat healthy but can be overwhelmed by the many decisions needed to maintain a balanced diet. Sports Nutrition Handbook offers the guidance you need to nourish your body with the right food, helping you rise to the top of your game. With answers to common questions and case studies of real athletes, Sports Nutrition Handbook will sharpen your understanding of nutrition and allow you to put that knowledge into action before, during, and after any workout. You'll also find: > Daily recommendations for carbs, protein, fat, and hydration based on body weight > Sample diets to suit your sport, body type, and schedule > Recipes that deliver the nutrients you need when you need them Part of smart training is smart eating. With this easy-to-understand reference guide, you'll be ready to optimize your nutrition and become a stronger, well-fueled athlete. Justyna Mizera, MA, is a sports nutritionist, and since 2009 she has balanced over 1,100 diets for athletes in various sports. She works with, among others, 30 world championship medalists and Olympians, but also with obese adults and children. She has competed in body fitness competitions. Author of numerous scientific and popular-science articles. She appears as an expert source for television stations. She also teaches courses in dietetics. Krzysztof Mizera, PhD, is a sport physiologist and personal trainer. He works with leading athletes and amateurs in training, weight loss, improving motor skills, performance, and nutrition. Since 2008 he has been a lecturer at various universities. Mizera has contributed to numerous scientific projects and conferences. His doctoral thesis dealt with the nutrition in athletes. He is the author of over 120 publications and the bestseller Running Is Simple .