Alimentazione e ciclismo

Language: Italian

Summary

The importance of nutrition for both health and sports performance is a well-established truth.

That is why every cyclist, to enhance his or her performance, must know what proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are.

The athlete must also know what these elements are for, at what times of the day it is best to take them, and how their proportions change according to training periods. This handy book, in addition to providing the basics of nutrition, also helps to understand what the caloric consumption may be and where the calculations for a personal diet originate. The extremely interesting chapters are devoted to calculating the ideal body weight and learning about the many nutritional supplements that can accompany a diet.