TY  - BOOK
AU  - Porcari,John P.
AU  - Bryant,Cedric X.
AU  - Comana,Fabio
TI  - Exercise physiology
SN  - 9780803625556 (alk. paper)
AV  - QP301 .P5965 2015
U1  - 612.044 P82 2015 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PB  - F.A. Davis Company
KW  - Exercise
KW  - Physiological aspects
KW  - Physical fitness
KW  - physiology
KW  - Physical Fitness
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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; CoED; Bachelor of Physical Education
N2  - 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. You'll explore the principles of movement on which exercise is based, while you develop the confidence you need to create individualized exercise programs based on current lifestyles, schedules, and abilities.
ER  -