Physiology and Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling

ISBN-13: 9780367370947 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 164 str.

Charles Paul Lambert

Opis

Physiology and Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling is essential reading for amateur wrestlers and their coaches with a desire to learn about physiological training and nutrition for their sport.  Written by Charles Lambert, PhD, a competitive wrestler and academic expert in high-intensity exercise.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Philosophy behind this book: Physiology and Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling  2. Positive Physiological Benefits of Wrestling  Part 1. Physiological Basis for Wrestling  3. Skeletal Muscle  4. The Nervous System  5. The Cardiovascular System   6. The Gastrointestinal Tract  7. The Endocrine System   8. Muscle Fibre Types  9. Fuel Selection During a Wrestling Match  10. Energy Systems and Biochemical Causes of Fatigue  11. Physiological Factors that allow for the attainment of “Maximal Power Output” and “Entire Match Wrestling Power Output”  12. Cardiovascular Adaptations to Endurance Exercise Training  13. Training Variables  14. Training Strategies for Wrestling  15. Periodization (Structure of weeks and months of training)  16. Physiological Assessment and Detection of Overtraining  Part 2. Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling: Fuelling the Machine  17. Amateur Wrestling Nutrition and Metabolism Primer  18. Water Balance, Electrolyte Balance, and Hydration,  Hydration Testing, Body Composition Testing, and Mandated Weight Control  19. The Case against Rapid Weight Loss  20. Optimizing Physique and Body Composition and Determining the Appropriate Weight Category  21. Optimal Nutrition for Maintenance of Body Composition and for Fueling Training during the Season   22. Nutrition for a Single Match, a One Day Tournament, and a Multiple Day Tournament  23. What and how should the Wrestler Eat and Drink Post-Weigh In  24. Dietary Supplement use in Wrestlers  25. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport  26. Special Considerations for the Female Wrestler  27. Weight Control and Physical Fitness in the Years after the Wrestler's Competitive Career