Includes bibliographical references (pages 591-610) and index.
Contents:
Structure and function of exercising muscle -- Fuel for exercise : bioenergetics and muscle metabolism -- Neural control of exercising muscle -- Hormonal control during exercise -- Energy expenditure and fatigue -- The cardiovascular system and its control -- The respiratory system and its regulation -- Cardiorespiratory responses to acute exercise -- Principles of exercise training -- Adaptations to resistance training -- Adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic training -- Exercise in hot and cold environments -- Exercise at altitude -- Training for sport -- Body composition and nutrition for sport -- Ergogenic aids in sport -- Children and adolescents in sport and exercise -- Aging in sport and exercise -- Sex differences in sport and exercise -- Prescription of exercise for health and fitness -- Cardiovascular disease and physical activity -- Obesity, diabetes, and physical activity.
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