| Description |
1 online resource (xxx, 905 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Part I. Introduction to exercise physiology. Welcome to the field of exercise physiology -- Physical fitness and health -- Part II. Fueling physical activity. Introduction to basic sports nutrition -- Bioenergetics of exercise and energy transfer -- Energy expenditure -- Part III. Physiological systems. Respiratory system -- Cardiovascular system -- Acute and chronic cardiorespiratory responses to exercise -- Structure and function of muscle and the nervous system -- Acute and chronic neuromuscular responses to exercise -- Endocrine system and hormonal responses to exercise -- Thermoregulatory system and thermoregulatory responses to exercise -- Part IV. Physiology of training. Principles of exercise training -- Stability and mobility training -- Cardiorespiratory training -- Resistance training -- Flexibility training -- Skill-related training -- Mind--body exercise and fitness -- Part V. Nutritional strategies. Nutrition and hydration for optimal sports performance, fitness, and health -- Nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids -- Part VI. Obesity and weight management. Physiology of obesity -- Body composition -- Weight-management strategies -- Part VII. Fitness across the life span. Children and adolescents -- Older adults -- Part VIII. Special considerations. Cardiometabolic disorders -- Other common medical conditions and pregnancy -- Altitude, pollution, and underwater diving: effects on exercise capacity -- Common musculoskeletal injuries -- Appendix. American Council on Exercise Fitness certifications |
| Summary |
Learn how to apply the science of exercise physiology to your exercise programs and to solve the problems you'll encounter every day in practice |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from pdf title page (EBSCO, viewed October 3, 2016) |
| Subject |
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Physical fitness -- Physiological aspects
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Exercise -- physiology
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Physical Fitness -- physiology
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MEDICAL -- Physiology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects
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Physical fitness -- Physiological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bryant, Cedric X., 1960- author.
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Comana, Fabio, author.
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| ISBN |
9780803640979 |
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0803640978 |
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