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Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance, Second Edition unifies basic scientific facts with applied concepts that stimulate active learning and allow for flexibility in teaching. Each unit follows a consistent and integrated sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology review (including neurohormonal regulation), exercise response, training principles and adaptations, and special applications. The Second Edition offers a new, stronger media package, including InterActive Physiology® Sampler CD-ROM, and The Physiology Place Web site, packaged free with each new book.

3. Energy Production.
4. Anaerobic Metabolism During Exercise.
5. Aerobic Metabolism During Exercise.
6. Metabolic Training Principles and Adaptations.
7. Nutrition for Fitness and Athletics.
8. Body Composition: Determination and Importance.
9. Body Composition and Weight Control.

CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY SYSTEM UNIT.

10. Respiration.
11. Respiratory Exercise Response, Training Adaptations, and Special Considerations.
12. The Cardiovascular System.
13. Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise.
14. Cardiorespiratory Training Principles and Adaptations.
15. Thermoregulation.
16. Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Physical Activity.
17. The Immune System, Exercise, Training, and Illness.

NEUROMUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM UNIT.

18. Skeletal System.
19. Skeletal Muscle System.
20. Muscular Contraction and Movement.
21. Muscular Training Principles and Adaptations.
22. Neural Aspects of Movement.
Appendix A. Units of Measure, the Metric System, and Conversions Between the English and Metric Systems of Measurement.
Appendix B. Metabolic Calculations.
Appendix C. Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General Executive Summary.
Appendix D. A Question of Understanding Boxes.

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