There's a revolution brewing in the world of sports, fueled by massive investments in research areas such as athlete health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. The goal? To gain a competitive edge. However, there's a stark contrast between the evidence-based fundamentals, expert treatments, academic support, and professional protocols that staff members use, and what athletes actually practice. Athletes can easily be led astray by the noise on social media, old traditions, and misinformation.

The aim here is to bridge the gap between readers and experts in sports science and coaching, to help you understand the key fundamentals that underpin world-class success. The focus of the book is on four pillars - Foundation, Fuel, Recovery, and Supercharge - that can help create the healthiest and most resilient modern athlete. The emphasis is on overcoming odds, extending careers, and maximizing the use of both proven and experimental technologies. It's about mastering the basics, distinguishing between fads and real science, and critically evaluating research.

Marc Bubbs journey began with personal experiences in sports and subsequent struggles with health issues. These challenges sparked his interest in studying nutrition, health, and medicine. Travels and his work as a trainer reinforced the belief in the crucial role of nutrition, movement, and lifestyle for health and performance. Working with elite athletes and coaches revealed how poor health can hinder performance and that simple strategies like proper nutrition and adequate sleep can often be the solution.

The argument here is for the value of expert-generalists, individuals who draw on diverse knowledge to connect dots across disciplines. This approach contrasts with hyperspecialization, which can sometimes obscure the bigger picture. By learning across multiple fields, you can gain an information advantage and enhance problem-solving skills. Elite performance will come from the intersection of different modalities and by empowering a holistic ownership of health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset.

The goal is not to provide exhaustive detail, which would require textbooks, but to connect readers to leading experts to learn the fundamentals and apply them in practice. The focus is on key concepts like caloric intake, macronutrients, and therapeutic use, rather than intricate details about food quality.