1. Introduction: Philosophy behind this book: Physiology and Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling 2. Positive Physiological Benefits of Wrestling Part 1. Physiological Basis for Wrestling 3. Skeletal Muscle 4. The Nervous System 5. The Cardiovascular System 6. The Gastrointestinal Tract 7. The Endocrine System 8. Muscle Fibre Types 9. Fuel Selection During a Wrestling Match 10. Energy Systems and Biochemical Causes of Fatigue 11. Physiological Factors that allow for the attainment of "Maximal Power Output" and "Entire Match Wrestling Power Output" 12. Cardiovascular Adaptations to Endurance Exercise Training 13. Training Variables 14. Training Strategies for Wrestling 15. Periodization (Structure of weeks and months of training) 16. Physiological Assessment and Detection of Overtraining Part 2. Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling: Fuelling the Machine 17. Amateur Wrestling Nutrition and Metabolism Primer 18. Water Balance, Electrolyte Balance, and Hydration, Hydration Testing, Body Composition Testing, and Mandated Weight Control 19. The Case against Rapid Weight Loss 20. Optimizing Physique and Body Composition and Determining the Appropriate Weight Category 21. Optimal Nutrition for Maintenance of Body Composition and for Fueling Training during the Season 22. Nutrition for a Single Match, a One Day Tournament, and a Multiple Day Tournament 23. What and how should the Wrestler Eat and Drink Post-Weigh In 24. Dietary Supplement use in Wrestlers 25. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport 26. Special Considerations for the Female Wrestler 27. Weight Control and Physical Fitness in the Years after the Wrestler's Competitive Career