Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance /

"The eleventh edition of this book has undergone major revisions. Identical to all previous editions, this edition of Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance is intended for students interested in exercise physiology, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, exerci...

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Main Authors: Powers, Scott K. (Scott Kline), 1950- (Author), Howley, Edward T., 1943- (Author), Quindry, John (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : McGraw Hill LLC, 2021.
Edition:Eleventh edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Section 1: Physiology of exercise
  • Chapter 1: Common measurements in exercise physiology
  • Chapter 2: Control of the internal environment
  • Chapter 3: Bioenergetics
  • Chapter 4: Exercise metabolism
  • Chapter 5: Cell signaling and the hormonal responses to exercise
  • Chapter 6: Exercise and the immune system
  • Chapter 7: The nervous system, structure and control of movement
  • Chapter 8: Skeletal muscle: structure and function
  • Chapter 9: Circulatory responses
  • Chapter 10: Respiration during exercise
  • Chapter 11: Acid-base balance during exercise
  • Chapter 12: Temperature regulation
  • Chapter 13: The physiology of training effects of aerobic and anaerobic training
  • Chapter 14: The physiology of resistance training
  • Section 2: Physiology of health and fitness
  • Chapter 15: Preventing chronic disease : physical activity and healthy eating
  • Chapter 16: Exercise prescriptions for health and fitness
  • Chapter 17: Exercise for special populations
  • Chapter 18: Nutrition, body composition and weight management
  • Section 3: Physiology of performance
  • Chapter 19: Factors affecting performance
  • Chapter 20: Training for performance
  • Chapter 21: Training for the female athlete, children, special populations and the masters athlete
  • Chapter 22: Nutrition, body composition and performance
  • Chapter 23: Exercise and the environment
  • Chapter 24: Ergogenic aids.