Nutrient Timing: The Future of Sports Nutrition by John Ivy, Robert Portman
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Book Reviews of Nutrient Timing: The Future of Sports Nutrition
Book Review: body building nutrition
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read many books on body building, beginning with Arnold's and then nutrition related texts for support of what I am trying to achieve. This book has added what for me was a missing aspect in my attempts at success because with only two small changes in my methodology I have had good gains in only seven workouts.Book Review: Could be much shorter - like 2 or 3 pages
Summary: 3 Stars
To sum up the book: Drink a quickly digesting protein/carbohydrate drink within an hour of training. 40 grams protein, 60 to 80 grams carbs. Whey protein with Dextrose, Waxy Maize, etc.
All the rest is just the science which you really don't need to know about.
Book Review: I got it half price and felt cheated
Summary: 1 Stars
If you know less than nothing about nutrition, spending five minutes on Google will give you more useful information than reading this book. If you want to buy a book, this one would be at the very bottom of my list.
It's misleading and dishonest in the way it promotes itself.
It says the nutrient timing can be divided into 3 phases. It describes the first phase, it then goes on to describe the 2nd phase but forgets and carries on describing the first phase. As far as I can see all three phases are roughly the same.
So I propose a new "revolution" as the authors call it: Nutrient timing can be divided into one big phase and I'm going to call it "Life" and it's exactly the same as the Phase 1, 2 and 3 of this silly book. What I propose is you eat adequate carbs, protein and fat, before during and after working out. I'm going to call it a revolution and publish it in a book. I'm going to pad it out with schoolboy essays about the different nutrients to make it look like it's backed by science when it isn't.
I got this book half price and feel like I've been robbed, it's really that bad. Badly written, misleading, dishonest and just not worth even half the price.
Book Review: Indispensable Primer
Summary: 5 Stars
Some of the principles in this books I've come across in random articles I've read on the internet or in other books I have on my bookshelf, but I never really understood the science behind it. It isn't so bogged down with scientific jargon that it is hard to decipher, however, it's not exactly a bedtime story either. A little background in fitness and nutrition may be helpful, but not entirely necessary. I believe this is a very valuable source of information for anyone with an interest in health and fitness whether they be a professional athlete/trainer, or a weekend warrior layman. Book Review: Fantastic Book With Loads of Information, But Should Have Been More User Friendly!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this book several months ago and was more than a bit confused when I read it the first time. The authors do a great job of providing the scientific evidence to back up their claims, but they failed miserably in making the book "user friendly" where it needed to be. Mainly in the guidelines for making your own drinks based upon; your weight, exercise intensity, goals, etc. I had to reread the book twice and then sit down with a notebook and paper in order to figure out exactly what I needed to take, in what quantities, and at what times in order to achieve the goals I was looking for. Now having said that, let's delve into the results.
I used the guidelines in this book for about 2 months now (as of the writing of this review) and have noticed increases in muscle mass where I expected and have lost some inches where I wanted. Whether this is entirely due to the NTS is questionable, but what is not in question is that the combination of using this system and the weight training schedule I am utilizing has shown results. Admittedly, had my diet been better I am sure I would have lost weight as well. However, as it currently stands, I haven't lost any weight perse, but I know that my body fat has gone down while my lean muscle mass has increased.
I would recommend purchasing this book, however please keep in mind that you will really have to sit down and figure out the right formula for you as the book just doesn't cover it.