Exercise physiology : integrated from theory to practical applications / William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Michael R. Deschenes.

Author/creator Kraemer, William J., 1953-
Other author Fleck, Steven J., 1951-
Other author Deschenes, Michael R.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, ©2012.
Descriptionxviii, 488 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 29 cm
Subjects
Exercise--Physiological aspects. --Textbooks.
Clinical exercise physiology--Textbooks.
Exercise--Physiology. --Textbooks.
Nutritional physiological phenomena--Textbooks.
Sports medicine--Textbooks.

Contents Foundations of exercise physiology -- Applying research to everyday exercise and sport -- Bioenergetics and meeting the metabolic demands for energy -- Exercise physiology and body systems -- Skeletal muscle system -- 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 -- Testing and evaluating physical fitness -- Ergogenics in exercise and sport -- Training considerations for special populations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010043274
ISBN9780781783514 (alk. paper)
ISBN0781783518 (alk. paper)