Physiology of sport and exercise

• Main Authors: Wilmore, Jack H. 1938- (Author), Costill, David L. (Author), Kenney, W. Larry (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics 2008
• Edition: FOURTH EDITION
• Subjects: Exercise > physiology; Sports > physiology; Physical Endurance; Physical Fitness
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Table of Contents:

• Structure and function of exercising muscle
• Fuel for exercising muscle: metabolism and hormonal control
• Neural control of exercising muscle
• 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: thermoregulation
• Exercise at altitude
• Training for sport
• Body composition and nutrition for sport
• Ergogenic aids and 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.