FITNESS ABCs

Leaders in Fitness Training Fitness ABC’s Certification Manual by Chuck Krautblatt ...

Fitness ABC's Second Edition Revision 2. Certification Manual Copyright 1995 – 2018 by IFA Chuck Krautblatt, President, CEO ISBN ...

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FOREWORD – IMPORTANT Table of Contents NUTRITION MACRONUTRIENTS Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Water MICRONUTRIENTS Vitamins Min ...

Foreword – Important The information contained in this manual is intended as a fitness guide and is not intended to replace a pe ...

NUTRITION Nutrients are substances necessary for proper bodily function. Some are required in large quantities (macronutrients) ...

Essential Amino Acids Histidine - hemoglobin component; used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulce ...

Examples of Complete Combinations of Incomplete Proteins Grains & Legumes Grains & Nuts/Seeds Legumes & Nuts/Seeds G ...

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are utilized for energy, both instant and sustained. When insufficient carbohydrates are taken in, t ...

Fats Fat is required for the production of cell membranes, blood lipids (body fat), bile (fat emulsifier), steroids and vitamin ...

There are basically two types of Cholesterol transport systems, Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) and High Density Lipoproteins (HD ...

Therefore, if your intent is performance, then consume sports drinks. However, if the purpose of the exercise session is to burn ...

MICRONUTRIENTS Vitamins Vitamins are organic compounds not manufactured by the body other than proteins, carbohydrates and fats ...

Minerals Minerals, in contrast to vitamins, are inorganic. Minerals also require no digestion. Some minerals are stored in the l ...

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS The following additional supplements are included here because they are the most popular at this time. Th ...

Chromium Chromium helps to lower blood sugar, reduce body fat and cholesterol levels. It is also used to suppress the appetite. ...

Ephedra (Ma Huang) is a decongestant, diuretic, and Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant. It stimulates the adrenal glands and ...

L-Glutamine L-Glutamine provides an important contribution in muscle growth through protein synthesis and increased growth hormo ...