The Athlete's Gut
The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress
The Athlete’s Gut is an in-depth look at a system that plagues many athletes. This guide offers a much-needed resource for troubleshooting GI problems.The majority of endurance athletes suffer from some kind of gut problem during training and competition. Symptoms like nausea, cramping, bloating, side stitches, and the need to defecate can negatively impact an athlete’s performance. Why are gut problems so common during exercise? And what can athletes do to prevent and manage gut symptoms that occur during training and competition?The Athlete’s Gut makes sense of the complicated gastrointestinal tract and offers solutions to the tummy troubles that keep athletes from enjoying and excelling in their sport. Written by Patrick Wilson, professor of exercise science and registered dietitian, this gut guide for athletes combines the latest research on exercise and the gut with humorous descriptions and relatable stories. Athletes will better understand the inner workings of their own gut and will be equipped to make the needed changes to diet and exercise to perform—and feel—better.
When your gut is at 100%, it's a silent powerhouse.But when it struggles, it tells you loud and clear: a dash to the Porta-John, cramps, side stitches, nausea . . . Every season, thousands of athletes like you endure a long list of problems brought on by an unhappy gastro¬intestinal tract.The Athlete's Gut uncovers the triggers to GI issues so you can navigate the complicated world of nutrition and sport-and keep your body running like a well-oiled machine. Learn research-backed insights into your digestive system and the reasons for gut distress, including:How appropriate diet, hydration, and stress management reduce the risk of issues like bloating and nauseaWhy ultrarunners and sprinters are susceptible to vomiting, but for different reasonsHow this "second brain" communicates with the rest of your nervous systemWhy overloading the gut with gels and sports drinks can cause gut woesDiscover the simple tactics you can use, from smart eating to breathing exercises, to take care of your digestive system so it can support your highest athletic goals.PATRICK WILSON, PHD, RD, is an associate professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University, specializing in the relationship between gastrointestinal issues, diet, nutrition, and exercise. He is also the director of the ODU Human Performance Lab, a fitness-testing and exercise-science research facility.
| Autor: | Wilson, Patrick |
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| ISBN: | 9781948007108 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Simon & Schuster N.Y. |
| Veröffentlicht: | 12.05.2020 |
| Untertitel: | The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress |
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