Exercise physiology : integrating theory and application

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kraemer, William J. , 1953- (Author), Deschenes, Michael R. (Author), Fleck, Steven J. , 1951- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Wolter Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health , c2012
Edition:1st ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Applying research to everyday exercise and sport
  • 2. Bioenergetics and meeting the metabolic demands for energy
  • 3. Skeletal muscle system
  • 4. The Nervous system
  • 5. Cardiovascular system
  • 6. Respiratory system
  • 7. Endocrine system
  • 8. Nutritional support for exercise
  • 9. Fluid and electrolyte challenges in exercise
  • 10. Environmental challenges and exercise performance
  • 11. Understanding and improving body composition
  • 12. Aerobic and strength training prescription for health and Performance
  • 13. Exercise Testing for health, physical fitness and predicting sport performance
  • 14. Ergogenics in exercise and sport
  • 15. Training considerations for special populations