The Complete Athlete: Integrating Fitness, Nutrition & Natural Health - Softcover

Winterdyk, John; Jensen, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 092047005X ISBN 13: 9780920470053

Publisher: Alive Books, 1998

Synopsis

The concept of an integrated approach to fitness, nutrition and natrual health is not new, but having the material gathered together in a single volume is. 'The Complete Athlete' will encourage you to attain optimum performance by developing more than just sport-specific skills - a lot more.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The concept of an integrated approach to fitness, nutrition and natural health is not new, but having the material gathered together in a single book is. The Complete Athlete will encourage you to attain optimum performance by developing more than just sport-specific skills... a lot more. For author John Winterdyk and Karen Jensen, The Complete Athlete is the ideal synthesis of diet, physical training, self-knowledge, mental disciple and sheer love of exercise.

Presented in lively and readable form, The Complete Athlete bridge the gulf between natural health and cross-training. Whether you are a recreational or an elite athlete, you will find all the information you will need to attain optimum performance, including:

* Developing a personalized training program based on your own abilities and goals

* Perfecting swimming, running and cycling techniques
* Preparing nutritious, energy boosting meals and snacks
* Preventing and treating injuries with herbs, homeopathy and other natural methods
* Reducing mental and physical stress, overcoming self-doubt and staying motivated

About the Author:

John Winterdyk PhD and Karen Jensen ND are living proof that an integrated approach to health and fitness works. A university professor and semi-retired athlete, John has competed successfully on the international circuit. He is a former Canadian Ironman winner and World Masters Triathlon silver medallist. Karen is a certified naturopathic doctor and competitive athlete who has used her training to overcome a near-debilitating back injuring, and now treats others. Together they will inspire you and challenge you to be a complete athlete.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alive Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 092047005X
• ISBN 13: 9780920470053
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 319