The Universal Athlete

This iBooks Manual contains instructional pictures that are “Full Color Photography.”


Michael Ray Garvin is a former two-sport professional athlete. He was signed to the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions in the National Football League. He also ran professional track in 2011 and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials. Michael Ray is an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Sports Nutritionist and an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer. 


Michael Ray has studied about supplements and nutrition since he was 14 years old. This book is unique in giving the reader knowledge backed by scientific research and sharing Michael Ray’s experience in applying that knowledge in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. 


Foreword was written by Dr. Darrin Starkey, N.D. Trace Minerals Research.


Athlete Manual Contents: 


-Sports Nutrition 

*Carbohydrates

*Fats 

*Protein

*Green Superfoods

*Assessing Daily Calorie expenditure 


-Supplements 

*Dangers Of Illegal Steroids

*Herbals & Energy 

*Amino acids

*Minerals

*Fish Oils

*Quality Ingredients & Certifications


-Training 

*Fundamental Principles

*Flexibility

*Building Foundations

*Weight & Powerlifting 

*Linear Speed 

*Acceleration & Deceleration

*Change Of Direction 

*Plyometrics

*NFL combine programs

*40 yard dash 

*Track & Field