Beyond Endurance

This book isn’t just about running. It offers a diverse mosaic of scientifically-backed information on nutrition, training and the functioning of the human body during athletic preparation.
What will you find in the book? Practical links between health, performance and recovery based on biochemistryOver 20 key topics that resonate with modern sports scienceAnswers to questions that every athlete asks – even those just starting outWhere will the text take you? To the sauna, into icy water, up Austria's highest mountain, or just for a strong coffee – but always with the aim of explaining what is really happening inside your body.
You will learn, for example: What and when to eat during physical exertionHow to hydrate properly during long performancesWhich supplements make sense – and if they make sense at allWhy you should do interval trainingWhen to avoid training in high mountainsWho is this book for?
For runners, athletes, and all curious individuals who want to understand their bodies and push their limits – consciously, safely, and with respect for their own physiology.