Author(s): Franco Columbu

Running, Fitness & Extreme Sports

This is the first book to address the specific nutritional needs of a bodybuilder. Dr. Franco Columbu, well-known expert on nutrition and kinesiology, not to mention two-time Mr. Olympia, presents the most successful strategies and diet plans for achieving a superior physique.
How the body utilizes the basic nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes is thoroughly discussed. Using the most up-to-date information on the subject, Dr. Columbu guides bodybuilders in developing a personalized diet that matches his or her needs. He also provides menus and meal plans that are geared to individual body types, exercise regimens, and levels of competitiveness.