CHRIS CARMICHAEL'S FOOD FOR FITNESS provides the nutritional information any active man or woman needs to achieve his or her health and training goals. Along the way Carmichael outlines his revolutionary eating programme for everyone - from weekend warriors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be fitter. Most diets focus on treating a problem pitting nutrient against nutrient in a battle over what can be eaten. Active men and women need to think of food as fuel that enables them to achieve their goals. In this context all nutrients play integral roles and the emphasis is on consuming the right foods in the right proportions and at the right times to yield the energy we need to perform at an optimal level. CHRIS CARMICHAEL'S FOOD FOR FITNESS includes: * Step-by-step methods for matching your eating to your activity level * Menu plans for home-cooked meals restaurant dining and on-the-go snacks * Exercise plans that lead to improved fitness * Inspirational accounts from real people who have bettered their lives with this programme.
Author Biography
Chris Carmichael is an endurance coach and adviser to Olympic athletes and teams around the world. He is Lance Armstrong's personal coach, as well as coach to athletes of all levels. During 1997 and 1998, Chris dedicated his time and talents to shaping Lance Armstrong's return from cancer to professional racing. In 1999, he founded Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) to bring quality coaching to elite athletes and active people alike. "I would not be a six-time Tour de France champion without Chris Carmichael ." -Lance Armstrong
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