By: Lisa Dorfman, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D

Author Lisa Dorfman, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., Sports Nutritionist for the University of Miami Athletic Department and Director of Sports Nutrition & Performance in the Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Miami, has written a comprehensive, easy-to-follow strategy for football players at all levels. The book follows the annual football calendar—preseason, in-season, and off season— detailing strategies for recovery nutrition and hydration in the summer, pregame meals and preventing injuries during the season, and how to gain lean muscle mass in the winter and spring.

Dorfman breaks down subject areas for specific positions and answers players’ most pressing questions on everything from supplements to being a vegetarian athlete. There are tips from NFL veterans, menu and snack ideas, and best fast foods pick for today’s athlete on the go.

Any football player who wants to maximize lean mass, further speed and agility, and become more explosive will want a copy of this book.