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The Renaissance Diet 2.0 (Renaissance Periodization Book 2) [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

by Dr. Mike Israetel (Author), Dr. Melissa Davis (Author), Dr. Jen Case (Author), Format: Kindle Edition

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The Renaissance Diet 2.0 provides the most up to date scientific information to help you

Understand how many calories you need to eat to maximize performance and burn fat
Correctly balance your macronutrient intake for your training and physique goals
Time your meals to get the most out of your nutrition
Select optimal food types to fuel performance
Understand which supplements actually work and why
Improve your health with proper micronutrient intake and hydration
Periodize your diets for long term effectiveness
How to develop reasonable goals for performance and physique improvement
Step-by-step how to design and implement a diet plan to fit your goals
How to adapt your diet for special circumstances such as training multiple times per day
How to adapt the diet principles for a vegan diet
The most current data on gut health and its practical application
How to nutritionally prepare for competition in various types of sports including strength, combat, endurance, and physique sports
The reality about the effect of alcohol on physique and sport performance
How to recognize and dispel diet myths, fads, and fallacies

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Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and is currently the head science consultant for Renaissance Periodization. Mike was formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia where he taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior. He has worked as a consultant on sports nutrition for the U.S. Olympic Training Site and has been invited to speak at numerous scientific and performance/health conferences, including nutritional seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. A co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, Mike has coached numerous athletes and busy professionals in both diet and weight training. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mike is a competitive bodybuilder and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler.

Dr. Melissa Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and is a consultant for Renaissance Periodization. She has 10 years of research experience studying somatosensory-based disease intervention, cortical plasticity, and brain development at UC Irvine. Her work has been featured in Scientific American, published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and recognized by faculty. Melissa has earned awards for teaching, scholarship, and excellence in research. She has also been involved in science outreach activities for over a decade. Melissa is currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Giva Santana at One Jiu Jitsu. She is a repeat IBJJF Master World Champion and has twice represented the US for her division in the international Abu Dhabi World Pro Competition.

Dr. Jen Case holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, with an emphasis in Nutrition and Performance. She is also a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She was formerly a professor of Exercise Science at the University of Central Missouri where she taught Advanced Exercise Metabolism, Exercise Prescription, Functional Anatomy, and other kinesiology and nutrition courses. Jen holds a Hawaiian Kempo black belt under Steve Twemlow at SOMMA and a Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jason Bircher at KCBJJ, a Renato Tavares Affiliate. She is also a former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. In Jiu Jitsu, Jen is a repeat IBJJF Masters World Champion and IBJJF Pan Am champion.

Dr. James Hoffmann holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and is a consultant for Renaissance Periodization. He is the former program director of the Exercise and Sport Science program and the women’s rugby team coach at Temple University in Philadelphia. While at Temple, James taught courses in strength and conditioning theory, strength and conditioning practice, exercise physiology, and biochemistry. James earned his PhD at ETSU where he focused on the application of sled pushing to sport performance enhancement in rugby players. At ETSU, James was the rugby team’s assistant coach and head sport scientist as well as the head strength and conditioning coach. He is a lifelong athlete who has achieved high ranks in competitive rugby, American football, and wrestling. He is currently pursuing Thai boxing.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NKTD9MS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Renaissance Periodization (February 9, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 14257 KB
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On-page writing ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 265 pages

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Dr. James Hoffmann holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and is a coach for Renaissance Periodization.
He is also the former Program Director of the Exercise and Sport Science program and the women’s Rugby team coach at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. While at Temple, James taught courses in strength and conditioning theory, strength and conditioning practice, exercise physiology, and biochemistry.
James earned his PhD under Dr. Mike Stone at ETSU, where he focused on the application of sled pushing to sport performance enhancement in Rugby players.
As the team’s assistant coach and Head Sport Scientist, James has coached numerous Rugby players at ETSU, where he was also the head strength and conditioning coach and weight room manager.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, James is a lifelong athlete, who has achieved high ranks in competitive Rugby, American Football, and Wrestling, and is currently pursuing Thai boxing
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Dr. Mike Israetel
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Cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior.
Originally from Moscow, Russia, he has worked as a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific and performance/health conferences worldwide, including nutritional seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. Mike has coached numerous athletes and busy professionals in both diet and weight training, and is himself a competitive bodybuilder and professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler.
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Teachingmom

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024

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Perfect for the fitness professional. Easy read, great info. Discusses best practices in fitness and health promotion

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Clayton

The One Diet Book for ANYONE

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020

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This material is very thorough and extremely useful for learning about what makes up a SUCCESSFUL diet. Dieting comes in many different forms and everyone is different. Luckily, the folks at Renaissance Periodization have given a perfect framework in this book so that ANYONE can achieve their goals of losing fat, gaining muscle, and achieving optimal performance. This book IS NOT a book of hacks/secrets/fads to instant results. That doesn't exist. If that's what you're looking for, you're in for a disappointing journey. This book IS a science based guide that anyone can learn from to refocus their energy on the diet priorities and build a lasting and healthy relationship with food.

The text has a huge number of references to back up the beliefs stated within. Not only does this book lay out the scientific principles of nutritional success, it also debunks many of the myths associated with current fads, "healthy eating", and nonsense that people have become too focused on. The greatest part about the authors is that they never let their ego or opinions get in the way of good science. If there is significant research with data unanimously pointing toward a certain conclusion, they will tell you. If there are studies with differing results or not enough data to show correlation AND causation, they will tell you. They aren't afraid to tell you when there isn't enough science to support a specific topic and this is important because it prevents misinformation or arbitrary rules in the nutrition and training world.

It is all to common to find fitness influencers online trying to sell you on some "long forgotten secret" to dieting or "the ONE food for success that 'the industry' doesn't want you to know". This book is far from that. This text shows that there really aren't any "secrets". The dieting principles in this book aren't fancy and they aren't going to give you "instant" results. In fact, this kind of dieting is quite boring when compared to many of the current fads at the time of the publication of this book. The difference is that this kind of dieting has enough scientific studies to conclusively show what will work for anyone.

It should be noted that the book is printed in black and white and since I was already familiar with their ebook, I was surprised that the graphics in this book weren't all in color as well. This isn't a big problem though and the print quality is still very good. The outer cover of this book has a matte/velvet type of texture that feels great. I expect that I will probably refer to this book for the rest of my life. It's THAT good!

TL;DR There is certainly enough scientific data on dieting and performance nutrition that can unanimously point to what definitely does work, definitely doesn't work, and may/may not work. This book consolidates these principles so that people can be efficient with their nutrition and build lifelong habits. Start focusing on the things that objectively work and stop listening to all of the noise surrounding the nutrition industry.

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Gary1075

The best “diet” book you will ever read

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020

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This book was a real eye opening experience for me. I’ve read a million diet books and this is something so much more. It really corrected so many beliefs I had about dieting. This book is based on science and research. Not some Instagram influencer trying to scam you out of money. Some of the things I learned

Artificial sweeteners aren’t as bad for you as we thought.

When trying to lose weight you should do a 12 week weight loss cycle. After that take a break and do a “maintenance phase”. After that start a new 12 week cycle. This maintenance phase will reduce dieter fatigue and increase your chances of compliance.

If you want to lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit. That’s it. While this is nothing new the book directly says.......if your not losing weight over a period of time you are not in a calorie deficit. If the scale isn’t moving you aren’t converting muscle to fat etc. You simply are eating to much

The book is backed by many published studies. One thing I loved is that it never felt like a shameless plug machine for there other products. That have an app and other products but its never plugged in the book. This book felt like an honest, heavily researched publication to help you lose weight. I highly recommend

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Vincent Roberto

BEST book on nutrition. Easy to ready without compromising scientific nuances.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021

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I don't often leave book reviews but wanted to leave one for this book. This is seriously one of the greatest books on sports nutrition. I am a strength and conditioning specialist and often have my nose in content to improve my knowledge on nutrition, exercise physiology, etc etc. There is a vast amount of content and nuance that exists in this realm and the Renaissance Diet 2.0 does a brilliant job at addressing them! The book provides a wealth of knowledge from macros, nutrient timing (pre, intra, and post exercise nutrition), cutting and bulking, debunking, and so much more! It is very affordable too. That said, If you are interested in expanding your knowledge more with objective science based insight that is simple to read (another plus) I would definitely go ahead and put this little guy in your shopping cart! Buy a highlighter too :)

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Jonathan Roberts

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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020

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This book basically says, "Oh hey, everything you've read about a balanced diet, getting protein throughout the day, and sleep with being in a deficit to lose fat and being in a surplus to gain muscle. Yea, that's all true"

It only didn't get a lower rating because it is obviously well-researched and incredibly thorough which honestly most people need to read.

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squatchbeliever

Informative

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023

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Great info. All one needs to know, I'd think to construct their weight gain or fat loss diet.

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Clinton

For the non athlete this is 80% of the road map! updated

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021

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Followed the weight loss regime and when I bought this book 9.15.2020 I was 208 lbs, today only 5 months later I am 185 lbs and 23.8 BMI. For exercise I walk the dog 2xday 30 min each, Saturdays I do 10 mile cycle, Sunday 3 mi run and Tuesday 35 min kettlebells/yoga. I first only read ch1,3 and 10. With the help of my calculator I got my macros and calories set. I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks almost every day and have seen consistent reduction of 1 lb per week. I feel great and this is a regime I follow easily. I am 55 and feel as good as when I was 30! If you want a renaissance in your health get this book and implement the principles. For the non athlete this is 80% of the road map to better health! The other 20% is your own determination!

8/8/2021 - hit my goal weight last week of 175lbs. I feel better than good! Your turn to take action!

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jb24

Outstanding text

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020

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This book is a terrific resource for anyone trying to get more fit through diet and exercise. It is easy to read and understand, has good examples and figures, and thankfully has excellent summaries at the end of each chapter. Most importantly the authors have an excellent grasp on the state of knowledge in nutrition science and make evidence-based claims or at least issue warnings when there is not sufficient evidence to support a claim.

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THATcustomer

Required Reading for Anyone!

Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2023

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I wish they had a class on this in high school. The main goal of the book seems to be something along the lines of equipping the reader with the rudiments of nutrition and up to date, well-researched material on diet so they (the reader) can better assess the wild claims that get thrown around in the fitness/health-sphere.

This book will make you more confident and give you actionable information whether you're just trying to maintain regular health or have specific performance-oriented goals (ie: muscle gain).

It's a read for sure, but well worth it.

sgh100

another great book from RP

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2024

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I’m a huge fan of Dr Mike on YouTube and have read the related book on lifting, which was also excellent. This contains a great deal of useful info, including a lot of much needed debunking. Well worth the read.

COPPENS

Un must

Reviewed in France on August 4, 2021

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Stardust

Everything you need to know about nutrition

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020

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This book is a nutrition bible; it covers everything you need to know about using nutrition as a tool to reach your body goals, whether that is fat loss, muscle gain or just being healthier overall.

All of the information is really clearly laid out and easy to understand. I also love that it is purely science based: they don’t try to push fad diets, useless supplements etc.

I’d say this was aimed towards those who are familiar with training and eating relatively well, but just want to dial it up a notch. However, this would also be really useful for anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition from scratch.

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