Discusses the sport of extreme waterskiing, describing some of the trick steps and aerials, as well as some of the safety concerns.

Discusses the sport of extreme downhill skiing, including the unique equipment, safety measures, and aerial stunts.

Discusses the sport of extreme downhill bicycle motocross racing, describing some of the jumping and passing techniques as well as some of the safety concerns.

Discusses the elements of the sport of snowboarding that take it to the extreme in snowy halfpipes. Reviews some of the safety issues involved with the sport.

Extreme water sports--such as surfing, boarding, skiing, rafting, and diving--can take your breath away. Dive in and explore the world from the view of an extreme athlete.

Extreme water sports such as surfing, boarding, skiing, rafting, and diving can take your breath away. Dive in and explore the world from the view of an extreme athlete.

Two crucial components of a healthy life are nutrition and exercise. The importance of appropriate diet, food and nutrition are extremely important to be successful in sports, and, especially, in extreme sports. Extreme sport is an activity where a participant must demonstrate both mental and physical skills. This type of activity provides an adrenaline rush to individuals who are part of the "community of extreme sportsmen." Extreme sports provide opportunity for individuals to be active and fit with added enjoyment of partaking in a fun activity. Extreme sports in conjunction with proper nutrition helps to boost immunity and resistance against common infections. Studies have also exhibited that sports and exercise activities help in managing effective work-life balance as well. Extreme and Rare Sports: Performance Demands, Drivers, Functional Foods, and Nutrition provides a comprehensive treatise on extreme sports emphasizing the importance of nutrition and research-driven nutraceutical supplements in injury prevention and treatment. The book presents information on the nutritional requirements of sports activities on land, in water, or with high altitude-base. It covers a wide variety of definitions, philosophies, thoughts and practices involved with structurally diverse extreme sports. Features: Discusses specific food and nutritional requirements in extreme sports Provides information on the importance of functional foods, nutrition and structurally diverse phytonutrients for different sports Features information on Olympic and diverse extreme sports Details the importance of hydration and use of gelatin; skeletal muscle damage and recovery from eccentric contractions; and information on dietary supplements and antioxidants Presents analysis on growth, marketing, techniques, and future of extreme sports