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The 10 biggest mistakes I still see in sports nutrition

The same amount of carbs every day? Caffeine five minutes before kickoff? Understand the mechanism behind each mistake and decide what to adjust for the next session.

51 pages · 10 illustrated guides · English PDF

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Cover of the revised edition of The 10 biggest mistakes I still see in sports nutrition
Cover of the revised English edition.

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Browse three actual PDF pages and see how the illustrated guides explain the adjustments in each chapter.

Ten situations. Better-informed decisions.

Each chapter starts with a recurring mistake and builds an explanation through mechanisms, science and practical application. These are the topics in the edition you receive.

  1. The same carbohydrate intake every day

    How food intake relates to the weekly training load.

  2. Carbohydrate gel before the warm-up

    Timing and the athlete’s individual response.

  3. Caffeine five minutes before a match

    Strategy timing and different forms of consumption.

  4. Taking beta-alanine only before training

    Consistency over several weeks, muscle carnosine and the type of effort.

  5. Taking casein by default before bed

    Daily protein intake, the need for additional protein and nighttime tolerance.

  6. Restrictive diets for weight loss in athletes

    Body composition, energy availability and performance.

  7. One liter of water before a match

    Building a hydration strategy.

  8. Antioxidant megadoses after training

    The context of supplementation and training adaptation.

  9. Post-match fast food to replace calories

    The difference between replacing energy and planning recovery.

  10. Alcohol after a match

    Recovery, choices and conversations with the athlete.

For people close to sport.

Nutritionists, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, support teams and athletes who want to study sports nutrition decisions in context.

Ten mistakes and ten adjustments you can put into practice

  • Complete 51-page e-book as a PDF in English.
  • Ten illustrated guides covering mechanisms, protocols and adjustments.
  • Scientific references for every chapter and a one-page summary of all ten mistakes.

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About the author

Rafael Barleze

Rafael Barleze connects sports nutrition, sports science and field experience. In this manual, he brings together situations he still encounters in the routines of athletes and professionals.

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Who is this manual for?

Sports nutritionists, coaches and athletes who want to understand what to adjust in fueling, supplementation and recovery around training and competition.

What does each chapter cover?

An illustrated guide, an explanation of the mechanism and evidence, a practical adjustment and references for further reading.

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Rafa Barleze Performance & Saude Ltda. · CNPJ 61.472.819/0001-46.

Registered address: Rua Américo Vespucio, 240, apto. 802, São João, Porto Alegre/RS, CEP 90550-062, Brasil.

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