Description
No Meat Athlete is a vegan guide to fitness and nutrition that includes a 12-week strength training plan. It is perfect for athletes of all levels, from beginner to elite.
No Meat Athleteis the plant-based guide you need to perform at your very best, from starting block to finish line.No Meat Athlete combines proven
training plans,
easy yet innovative recipes, and
motivational stories into a unique fitness guide, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer. The guide is perfect for all athletes, from beginner to elite, who want to enjoy the health benefits of a meatless lifestyle.
Veganism, already a top food trend and diet, is taking off in the sports world. The lifestyle has been adopted by Olympians, body builders, and boxers, as well as top athletes in the NBA and NFL. Hollywood is on board, too. James Cameron (director of
Avatar and
Titanic) has produced a film on the topic called
The Gamechangers, which follows vegan athletes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, U.S. Olympian Kendrick James Farris, and surfer Tia Blanco.
In
No Meat Athlete, Author, blogger, and hundred-mile ultramarathoner Matt Frazier, will show you the many
benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including:
- Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed
- Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts
- Improved energy levels to help not only athletic performance, but your daily life
- Reduced impact on the planet
In this revised and updated edition, you'll also find
new recipes,
advice, and
an all-new 12-week strength training plan designed to improve your overall fitness. Section I of the book provides practical advice for transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, while ensuring you are getting all the nutrition you need. Here you'll also find recipes to maximize performance, endurance, and recovery. In Section II, Matt delivers training manuals of his own design for runners of all ability levelsand ambitions, including tips for creating healthy habits, improving performance, and avoiding injuries.
No Meat Athleteis your road map to top-notch performance, the plant-based way!