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Updated for its Fourth Edition with increased art and photos, this undergraduate exercise physiology textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. The book has comprehensive coverage, including integrated material on special populations, and a flexible organization of independent units, so instructors can teach according to their preferred approach.

Each unit is designed with a consistent and comprehensive sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology, the measurement and meaning of variables important to understanding exercise physiology, exercise responses, training principles, and special applications, problems, and considerations.

Plowman & Smith provides a consistently organized, comprehensive approach to Exercise Physiology with excellent supporting ancillary materials. Its ability to relate up to date research to key concepts and integrate special populations makes this book ideal for classroom use.

Chapter 1 The Warm-Up Metabolic System UnitChapter 2 Energy ProductionChapter 3 Anaerobic Metabolism During ExerciseChapter 4 Aerobic Metabolism during ExerciseChapter 5 Metabolic Training Principles and AdaptationsChapter 6 Nutrition for Fitness and AthleticsChapter 7 Body Composition: Determination and Relationship to HealthChapter 8 Body Composition and Weight Control Cardiovascular System UnitChapter 9 RespirationChapter 10 Respiratory Exercise Response, Training Adaptations, and Special ConsiderationsChapter 11 The Cardiovascular SystemChapter 12 Cardiovascular Responses to ExerciseChapter 13 Cardiorespiratory Training Principles and AdaptationsChapter 14 ThermoregulationChapter 15 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Physical Activity Neuromuscular–Skeletal System UnitChapter 16 Skeletal SystemChapter 17 Skeletal Muscle SystemChapter 18 Muscular Contraction and MovementChapter 19 Muscular Training Principles and AdaptationsChapter 20 Neuromuscular Aspects of Movement Neuroendocrine–Immune System UnitChapter 21 Neurohormonal Control of ExerciseChapter 22 The Immune System, Exercise, Training, and Illness Appendix A Units of Measure, the Metric System, and Conversions between the English and Metric Systems of MeasurementAppendix B Metabolic CalculationsAppendix C Answers to Check Your Comprehension Boxes GlossaryIndex

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Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

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