Synopses & Reviews
Since publication of its First Edition in 1981, Exercise Physiology has helped more than 350,000 students build a solid foundation of the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This Seventh Edition has been thoroughly updated with all the most recent findings, guiding you to the latest understanding of nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training and their relationship to human performance.
This Seventh Edition maintains its popular seven-section structure. It begins with an exploration of the origins of exercise physiology and concludes with an examination of the most recent efforts to apply principles of molecular biology. The book provides excellent coverage of exercise physiology, uniting the topics of energy expenditure and capacity, molecular biology, physical conditioning, sports nutrition, body composition, weight control, and more.
Every chapter has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest information in the field. The updated full-color art program adds visual appeal and improves understanding of key topics.
A companion website includes over 30 animations of key exercise physiology concepts; the full text online; a quiz bank; references; appendices; information about microscope technologies; a timeline of notable events in genetics; a list of Nobel Prizes in research related to cell and molecular biology; the scientific contributions of thirteen outstanding female scientists; an image bank; a Brownstone test generator; PowerPoint® lecture outlines; and image-only PowerPoint® slides.
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This is a textbook for undergraduate Exercise Physiology courses.
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Updated for its Third Edition, this undergraduate exercise physiology textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. The book combines basic exercise physiology with special applications and contains flexible organization of independent units, so instructors can teach according to their own approach.
Each unit is designed with a consistent and comprehensive sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology, the measurement and meaning of variables important to understanding exercise physiology, exercise responses, training principles, and special applications, problems, and considerations.
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Designed for undergraduate course work, this exercise physiology textbook unites research and theory with real-world application so students can easily relate to the concepts being presented. The unique applied approach fully engages you in discovering how the human body works and responds to exercise. You’ll not only gain a solid foundation in exercise physiology concepts, you’ll also learn how to apply these concepts on the job to optimize athletic performance and well-being. Moreover, you’ll come to understand the vital health benefits of exercise and physical activity for all individuals at all ages, including special populations. Beginning with basic exercise physiology concepts, the text progressively builds your knowledge by integrating these concepts into practical discussions of nutrition and training. The text stresses a research-based approach, enabling you to locate and evaluate the evidence you need to make good decisions. Numerous examples further underscore the importance of basic concepts and research in addressing real-life challenges in exercise and athletic training.
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Essentials of Exercise Physiology offers a compact version of the Seventh Edition of the bestselling Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, making it ideal for introductory undergraduate courses. As students progress through the text, they will develop a deep understanding of the interrelationships among energy intake, energy transfer during exercise, and the physiologic systems that support energy transfer. Moreover, they will discover how to apply what they have learned to enhance exercise training, athletic performance, and health.
Based on feedback from students and instructors, this Fourth Edition offers new organization, content, and features while maintaining its hallmark pedagogy, writing style, graphics, and flow charts. The new organization makes it easier to cover the text in a one-semester course and adapt materials to diverse interests. Plus, each section has undergone a major revision, offering readers coverage of new and emerging topics in exercise physiology as well as the latest research findings.
Synopsis
Essentials of Exercise Physiology offers a compact version of the Seventh Edition of the bestselling Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, making it ideal for introductory undergraduate courses. As students progress through the text, they will develop a deep understanding of the interrelationships among energy intake, energy transfer during exercise, and the physiologic systems that support energy transfer. Moreover, they will discover how to apply what they have learned to enhance exercise training, athletic performance, and health.
Based on feedback from students and instructors, this Fourth Edition offers new organization, content, and features while maintaining its hallmark pedagogy, writing style, graphics, and flow charts. The new organization makes it easier to cover the text in a one-semester course and adapt materials to diverse interests. Plus, each section has undergone a major revision, offering readers coverage of new and emerging topics in exercise physiology as well as the latest research findings.
Table of Contents
Introduction: A View of the Past: Exercise PhysiologyRoots and Historical Perspectives
Interview with Dr. Charles Tipton
PART ONE: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Section 1: Nutrition: The Base for Human Performance
Interview with Dr. David L. Costill
Chapter 1: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins
Chapter 2: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Chapter 3: Optimal Nutrition for Exercise
Section 2: Energy for Physical Activity
Interview with Dr. John O. Holloszy
Chapter 4: Energy Value of Food
Chapter 5: Introduction to Energy Transfer
Chapter 6: Energy Transfer in the Body
Chapter 7: Energy Transfer in Exercise
Chapter 8: Measurement of Human Energy Expenditure
Chapter 9: Human Energy Expenditure During Rest and Physical Activity
Chapter 10: Energy Expenditure During Walking, Jogging, Running, and Swimming
Chapter 11: Individual Differences and Measurement of Energy Capacities
Section 3: Aerobic Systems of Energy Delivery and Utilization
Interview with Dr. Loring B. Rowell
Chapter 12: Pulmonary Structure and Function
Chapter 13: Gas Exchange and Transport
Chapter 14: Dynamics of Pulmonary Ventilation
Chapter 15: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 16: Cardiovascular Regulation and Integration
Chapter 17: Functional Capacity of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 18: Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function
Chapter 19: Neural Control of Human Movement
Chapter 20: The Endocrine System: Organization and Acute and Chronic Responses to Exercise
PART TWO: APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Section 4: Enhancement of Energy Capacity
Interview with Dr. Bengt Saltin
Chapter 21: Training for Anaerobic and Aerobic Power
Chapter 22: Muscular Strength: Training Muscles to Become Stronger
Chapter 23: Special Aids to Exercise Training and Performance
Section 5: Exercise Performance and Environmental Stress
Interview with Dr. Barbara Drinkwater
Chapter 24: Exercise at Medium and High Altitude
Chapter 25: Exercise and Thermal Stress
Chapter 26: Sport Diving
Chapter 27: Microgravity: The Last Frontier
Section 6: Body Composition, Energy Balance, and Weight Control
Interview with Dr. Claude Bouchard
Chapter 28: Body Composition Assessment
Chapter 29: Physique, Performance, and Physical Activity
Chapter 30: Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Control
Section 7: Exercise, Successful Aging, and Disease Prevention
Interview with Dr. Steven N. Blair
Chapter 31: Physical Activity, Health, and Aging
Chapter 32: Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
On the Horizon
Interview with Dr. Frank Booth
Molecular Biology: A New Vista for Exercise Physiology
Index