Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right

by Chris Carmichael, Jim Rutberg, Kathy Zawadzki

From the coach of several of the world's greatest athletes comes a revolutionary eating plan for all active people--from weekend warriors to elite competitors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be more fit.

You'll
-The truth and consequences of low-carb diets for athletes
-Chris Carmichael's step-by-step method to match your nutrition to your activity level for better workouts and fewer excess calories
-The best sources of clean-buring fuel for your healthy and active lifestyle 
-Which supplements work and which just waste your money
-Specific recommendations for teenage, female, and older athletes
-The complete Carmichael Nutrition Program, which has carried many top athletes to victory
-The ease and benefits of dozens of quick-to-prepare, power-packed recipes

Everything you need to know about food and fitness is outlined in this easy-to-follow, remarkably effective nutritional program. Get on board--once you eat right and train right, there will be noyhting to stop you. 

Includes original Carmichael Training System Recipes. 

"Not only has Chris put together a great read for adults, but any parents reading it can relay the information to their children to get them on the right track early."—Brandi Chastain, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

Genres: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Nonfiction, Cycling, Cookbooks

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Chris Carmichael is a retired professional cyclist and cycling, triathlon and endurance sports coach. He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Cycling Team, the 7-Eleven Professional Cycling Team (1985–1987), and the Schwinn-Wheaties professional cycling team (1988–1989). He started coaching with the United States Cycling Federation (now USA Cycling) in 1990, was the U.S. Men's Road Cycling team coach for the 1992 Olympic Games and the U.S. Olympic Cycling Team Head Coach for the 1996 Olympic Games.

Reviews

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good overview of sports nutrition. It also contains many example foods. It is an enjoyable easy-to-understand book. Some of the reviews I've read complain that the author spends too much time on selling his personal training service. This is covered in the book, but I don't think it is too excessive.

[Eliot · Rating 4 out of 5]

lance Armstrong's nutrition advisor shares easy to understand science on nutrition, health and sports performance.

[Kim Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Carmichael provided a good introduction to food for athletes. This was a book more for my dad though; aka the typical American. One that eats meat and fast food. There was a part on the vegetarian diet, but since Carmichael doesn't partake in this experience, he doesn't speak truly to it.
One part I did like was the beginning where he talked about the phases of eating and how they fit with your diet. He gave caloric intakes along with fat-carb-protein ratios. This part is something that I will take with me along with all the little tidbits I learned about things I had heard of, but didn't really understand (amino acids for example.)

[Kathy Simpson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carmichael was a nutritionist for Lance Armstrong. Could you get better advice? This book is great for nutrition nerds like me, but I think it would bore some folks who aren't into the science. That said, it's still fun to get into, and Carmichael throws in some clever antidotes from his days with Lance. Good read, and I recommend if you're looking for ways to maximize your fitness.

[Chari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very, Very detailed information about strength training, various training methods, eating to fuel your body not eating just to eat and how you should exercise based on seasonality of sports you play...and much more

KEEP THIS BOOK AS A REFERENCE FOR ANY TYPE OF SPORT OR TRAINING NEED!!!

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative if you want to improve your preformance with the food you eat. It also helps you in determining if there is any food that could hinder your performance also. There's some great recipes in the book too.

[Catherine Whitted · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good information. This may be more detailed information than most people looking for, but it's a very good reference, and it's an easy read.

[Cherie · Rating 2 out of 5]

B I knew a lot of this already (I read a ton of sports nutrition) but this book has a ton of great advice for serious athletes on sports nutrition. Very interesting.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

great recipes from Lance's coach.

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

learn to use food as fuel.

like Chris did as a young, struggling racer...

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whether you're actively training or just looking to eat better. This book will get yuo on your way. The author is very thorough, and explains everything very well.

[Tamera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good nutritional advise for fueling your
body to maximize your workouts