Essentials of Exercise Physiology

Essentials of Exercise Physiology

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This flashy textbook includes colorful tables and diagrams and emphasizes both practical applications and the interrelationships among energy intake, energy production during exercise, and physiologic systems that support physical activity and training responsiveness. Sections cover the historical r...

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Main Author: McArdle, William D. (Author)
Other Authors: Katch, Frank I. (co-author), Katch, Victor L. (co-author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, London LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS 2000
Edition:SECOND EDITION
Subjects:
Exercise > physiology
Physical Fitness > physiology
Sports Medicine
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Summary:This flashy textbook includes colorful tables and diagrams and emphasizes both practical applications and the interrelationships among energy intake, energy production during exercise, and physiologic systems that support physical activity and training responsiveness. Sections cover the historical roots of exercise physiology and the basics of the scientific method; nutrition and energy transport; the fundamental physiologic support systems; the application of the scientific principles of exercise training; factors affecting physiological function, energy transfer, and exercise performance; and optimizing body composition, aging, and health-related exercise benefits.
Physical Description:679 pages some colour illustrations 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0683305077
0781729130

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