{"product_id":"9781101161548","title":"Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery","description":"Now in a revised, expanded second edition, Dr. Edmund Burke’s landmark book will take any athlete—elite or recreational—to new peaks in physical performance. Based on the most recent sports science research, Dr. Burke’s R4 System® emphasizes the importance of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erestoring fluids to your body to recover from dehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereplenishing glycogen, a primary fuel source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereducing muscle and immune-system damage resulting from exercise stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erebuilding muscle protein to maintain muscle structure and function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable nutritional regimen goes beyond sports drinks and energy bars, and shows how to consume the right nutrients in the right proportions to ensure muscle health and enhance performance. In addition, readers will learn the latest on the importance of sleep and nutrition in recovery, the best supplements and drinks to aid in replenishment, and a new spin on carbohydrate loading. The book includes forewords by Frank Shorter, an Olympic marathon champion, and Don Kirkendall, Ph. D., a member of U.S. Soccer Sports Medicine, Physical Fitness Research Committee. ","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076931895536,"sku":"9781101161548","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101161548_p0.jpg?v=1763685247","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101161548","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}