Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery

Now in a revised, expanded second edition, Dr. Edmund Burke’s landmark book will take any athlete—elite or recreational—to new peaks in physical performance. Based on the most recent sports science research, Dr. Burke’s R4 System® emphasizes the importance of • restoring fluids to your body to recover from dehydration • replenishing glycogen, a primary fuel source • reducing muscle and immune-system damage resulting from exercise stress • rebuilding muscle protein to maintain muscle structure an