About the Author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwidePaul Insel, PhD is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles.Walton T. Roth, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is author of over 150 research articles about how the body reacts to stress and psychological disorders. His clinical specialties are the treatment of anxiety disorders and psychiatric consultation in the general hospital.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management
Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Physical Fitness
Chapter 3. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 4. Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 5. Flexibility and Low-Back Health
Chapter 6. Body Composition
Chapter 7. Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program
Chapter 8. Nutrition
Chapter 9. Weight Management
Chapter 10. Stress
Chapter 11. Cardiovascular Health
Chapter 12. Cancer
Chapter 13. Substance Use and Abuse
Chapter 14. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chapter 15. Wellness for Life
Appendix A Injury and Personal Safety A-1
Appendix B Nutritional Content of Common Foods B-1
Appendix C Nutritional Content of Popular Items from Fast Food Restaurants C-1
Appendix D Monitoring Your Progress D-1
Behavior Change Workbook W-1
Index