Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports

by Marc Bubbs

An integrated and personalized approach to health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset Perfect for personal trainers, sports science students, fans of high level fitness (crossfit, marathon training, iron man, team sports) and gym heads! There is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Unfortunately, the evidence-based techniques that the expert PhDs, academic institutions, and professional performance staffs follow can be in stark contrast to what many athletes actually practice. When combined with the noise of social media, old-school traditions, and bro-science, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Peak is a groundbreaking book exploring the fundamentals of high performance ( not the fads), the importance of consistency ( not extreme effort), and the value of patience ( not rapid transformation). Dr. Marc Bubbs makes deep science easy to understand, and with information from leading experts who are influencing the top performers in sports on how to achieve world-class success, he lays out the record-breaking feats of athleticism and strategies that are rooted in this personalized approach. Dr. Bubbs’s performance protocol is for the elite athlete, active individual, strength coach, nutritionist, or practitioner who wants to expand their potential Dr. Bubbs expertly brings together the worlds of health, nutrition, and exercise and synthesizes the salient science into actionable guidance. Regardless if you’re trying to improve your physique, propel your endurance, or improve your team’s record, looking at performance through this lens is absolutely critical for lasting success.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Fitness, Science

384 pages, Hardcover

Published May 24, 2019

Reviews

[Pro Mentality · Rating 5 out of 5]

Notes and take aways -
Chapter 3 - prediabetic, 100mj, 1.6g per. Kg protein, carbs highly individual 4-7kg per kg of body weight, creatine, ch 5* (audio is 6) says 30g carbs per hour (weight is irrelevant), also talks about fatigue, ch 6(7) bumps on arm - vit A deficiency , ch 8 (7) - omega helps recovery, 1000mg, plant base not great, vit D helps with lower body recovery - deficit can decrease recovery 2000-4000iu daily; pomegranate, cherry and beet juice good for recovery; creatine is also good for recovery 20g per day for 5 days; cucurmin- reduce muscle soreness, 400mg daily, evidence not as clear for endurance athletes; collagen 10g daily dose; ch 10(9) - HRV, cold water immersion; ch 12(11) mental game

[Chris Nash · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Whilst I grabbed it mostly as course reading initially, it’s practical application of sport science is both interesting and easily applied both in sport settings and wider life. Some elements of the book (particularly the sections on nutrition) were really heavy with their granular detail, which made it a complex read at times, but overall an accessible and informative read.

[Paul Sharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good depiction of what it takes to rise to the highest levels. Well written with enough science to delve deeper into the nuances of elite performance without become too complex for folk like myself to grasp. Some excellent examples and will serve as a good point of reference for future endeavours

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly rich resource for athletes, coaches or fans alike. Easy to read with many examples of practical applications. Also plenty of references for further reading. Highly enjoyable and definitely felt like I picked up multiple pieces of valuable information to help me reach my peak!

[Matt Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super informative read dense with expert guidance backed by studies. Focusing on health as a key to greater performance and also touching on proven supplements. The expert-generalist and leadership concepts could apply to any aspect of your life.

[Laurel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Bubbs applies the foundations of health to athletic performance. He advocates for quality sleep, a whole food diet with adequate nutritional value, balanced blood sugar, and the mindset behind successful athletes. Four stars for content and the research that went into this book.

[Kristina Dumciuviene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommend it for all athletes. Good insights.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Between 4 and 5

[Mirel Florin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pragmatic tools for progress directed to any individual!

[Iman Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super informative, especially if you’re in a weight cutting sport. Good information and not a lotta fluff bullshit. Still go back to it on occasion.

[Michael Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my opinion, a wealth of information however felt the text designed as a college 101 class. Lot of name dropping of individual researchers around the world. Still, a lot of great information but the text could have been better in a shorter version. If designed for coaches just write to the points and provide information.