Exercise physiology integrated from theory to practical applications
William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Michael R. Deschenes.
- 1st ed.
- Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health c2012.
- viii, 488 p. ill. 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foundations of exercise physiology -- Applying research to everyday exercise and sport -- Bioenergetics and meeting the metabolic demands for energy -- Exercise physiology and body systems -- Skeletal muscle system -- Nervous system -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Endocrine system -- Nutrition and environment -- Nutritional support for exercise -- Fluid and electrolyte challenges in exercise -- Environmental challenges and exercise performance -- Training for health and performance -- Understanding and improving body composition -- Aerobic and strength training prescription for health and -- Performance -- Testing and evaluating physical fitness -- Ergogenics in exercise and sport -- Training considerations for special populations.