Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports - Hardcover

Dr Marc Bubbs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1603588094 ISBN 13: 9781603588096

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co, 2019

Synopsis

Dr. Bubbs's advice on nutrition, health, and recovery for peak performance has been a game changer! Kevin Pangos, point guard, Barcelona FC Basketball

Perfect for personal trainers, sports science students, fans of high level fitness (crossfit, marathon training, iron man, team sports) and gym heads!

A groundbreaking book exploring the fundamentals of high performance (not the fads), the importance of consistency (not extreme effort) and the value of patience (not rapid transformation).

The game-changing combination of health, nutrition, training, recovery and mindset in sports nutrition, followed by athletes at the top of their game, is now at your fingertips!

Dr. Marc Bubbs harnesses his experience as a performance nutrition consultant for professional and Olympic athletes to deliver a book that makes nutrition science accessible, actionable and achievable for everyone. Synthesising information from leading experts and analysing top performers in sports, such as Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer, Dr. Bubbs lays out the record-breaking feats of athleticism and strategies that are rooted in this personalised, holistic approach to fitness.

In Peak, Dr. Bubbs expands on:

• Connecting the importance of sleep, digestion, the microbiome and blood glucose control metrics
• Creating personalised deep nutrition strategies for building muscle, burning fat or making weight for competition
• Learning how elite endurance athletes fuel, including training techniques to boost performance
• Emphasising the tremendous role of emotional intelligence and mindset in overcoming roadblocks and achieving athletic success.Analysing the qualities of elite leaders and how to develop them authentically

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, CISSN, CSCS, is the Performance Nutrition Lead for the Canadian men's national basketball team, a speaker, and a former strength and conditioning coach. He is also the host of the Dr. Bubbs Performance Podcast, connecting listeners with world experts in nutrition, training, functional health, and mental performance. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness, and medical conferences across Canada, the United States, UK, and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB. He practices in Toronto, Canada, and London, England, helping athletes and clients struggling with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome improve their health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1603588094
• ISBN 13: 9781603588096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384