Physiology of sport and exercise / Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill, W. Larry Kenney.

Author/creator Wilmore, Jack H.
Other author Costill, David L.
Other author Kenney, W. Larry.
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoChampaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2008.
Descriptionxvii, 574 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents Structure and function of exercising muscle -- Fuel for exercising muscle: metabolism and hormonal control -- Neural control of exercising muscle -- Energy expenditure during exercise 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 535-557) and index.
LCCN 2007019594
ISBN9780736055833 :
ISBN0736055835

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Laupus Books - Stacks QT 260 W744P 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold