The definitive, evidence-based guide to fuelling performance, recovery and long-term athletic success.

In this landmark tenth edition of the bestselling The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, award-winning sports nutritionist Anita Bean distils the latest research into clear, practical guidance for athletes at every level. Fully revised and reorganised, this edition reflects the rapid advances in sports nutrition, offering up-to-date insights into energy availability, metabolic flexibility, plant-based performance eating and personalised hydration strategies.

Learn how to match nutrition to training load, build effective fuelling plans, avoid low energy availability, manage gut issues, optimise protein intake and use supplements wisely. Updated sport-specific chapters provide ready-to-use strategies for runners, cyclists, swimmers, team-sport players, strength athletes and more.

Highly practical and accessible, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition remains the trusted companion for anyone looking to eat well, train well and perform at their best.