William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Michael R. Deschenes
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2012
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xviii, 488 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. (some col.) ;
Dimensions
29 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
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