THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SPORTS NUTRITION AND BODY BUILDING The 'Essential Guide to Sports Nutrition and Bodybuilding' contains everything you need to know about burning fat, building muscle and living long, vibrant and happy life. By the time you've finished reading this book, you will: Understand why so many conventional dieting programmes fail in the long-term. Discover the steps needed to slow down the ageing process. Know how to fix weight-loss plateaus. Know the most effective way to build and maintain muscle. Understand the science behind fat loss and muscle gain. Understand why some people burn fat quicker than others. Be able to dispel popular myths relating to diet and exercise. Be able to choose meal plans and exercise programs that best suit your lifestyle. Outstanding Features 800 pages of attractive, easy-to-digest information covering a huge range of topics. Over 254 full-color photographs and illustrations. Science-backed information and advice based on over 580 clinical studies and references. Simple descriptions, paragraph breaks and a 'key-point' summary at the end of each chapter to allow for enjoyable reading.