William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Michael R. Deschenes
1st ed
Philadelphia :
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
c2012
xviii, 488 p. :
ill. (some col.) ;
29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Foundations of exercise physiology -- Applying research to everyday exercise and sport -- Bioenergetics and meeting the metabolic demand for energy -- Exercise physiology and body systems -- Skeletal muscle system -- The nervous system -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Endocrine system -- Nutrition and environment -- Nutritional support for exercise -- Fluid and electrolyte challenges in exercise -- Environmental challenges and exercise performance -- Training for health and performance -- Understanding and improving body composition -- Aerobic and strength training prescription for health and performance -- Exercise testing for health, physical fitness, and predicting sport performance -- Ergogenics in exercise and sport -- Training considerations for special populations