It's all about muscle -- Food really is fuel! -- Muscles need oxygen! -- Fatigue! what is it good for? -- Core principles of training program design -- Training for muscle mass and strength -- Training for weight loss -- Training for speed and power -- Training for aerobic endurance -- Heat, cold, and altitude -- Training children, older adults, and pregnant women.
Summary:
"Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology guides readers through the scientific concepts of exercise physiology with highly visual, easy-to-follow content. The text applies complex concepts of physiology to exercise program design, giving personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and other health and fitness professionals an accessible resource to use with their clients. Written specifically for those in the fitness industry, the text covers various training goals and considerations when working with clients and athletes at all levels."--Publisher's website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.