The Athlete’s Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress

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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 performand feelbetter.

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VeloPress was established with a singular mission: to publish high-quality books for endurance and passionate athletes. From cycling and triathlon to running and general fitness, VeloPress offers expert-driven titles that feature top athletes, coaches, and sports scientists. With a catalog that includes training guides, memoirs, coaching manuals, sports science, and adventure narratives, VeloPress has become the leading publisher for the endurance sports community, serving competitive racers and passionate enthusiasts alike.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ VeloPress
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 194800710X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1948007108
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #448,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #801 in Nutrition (Books) #820 in Weight Loss Diets (Books) #1,885 in Exercise & Fitness (Books)
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