Physiology of sport and exercise /
Wilmore, Jack H., 1938-2014.
Physiology of sport and exercise / - 6th edition. - xix, 627 pages : coloured illustrations, graphs, charts ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (page 591-610) and index.
Preface -- Student and instructor resources -- Acknowledgements -- Photo credits -- An introduction to exercise and sporting physiology -- Structure and function of exercising muscle -- Fuel for exercise : bioenergetics and muscle metabolism -- Neural control of exercising muscle -- Hormonal control during exercise -- Energy expenditure 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 -- Exercise at altitude -- Training for sport -- Body composition and nutrition for sport -- Ergogenic aids in 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 -- Glossary --References -- index -- About the authors.
This work presents a solid foundation of basic exercise physiology. Including more than 300 colour graphs and illustrations explaining key concepts, it captures significant research findings in a reader-friendly format.
9781450477673 9781450477673: £69.99 1450477674
2014033570
Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Exercise--physiology
Sports--Physiological aspects.
Sports--physiology
Physical Endurance--physiology
Physical Fitness--physiology
612 .044 / WIL
Physiology of sport and exercise / - 6th edition. - xix, 627 pages : coloured illustrations, graphs, charts ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (page 591-610) and index.
Preface -- Student and instructor resources -- Acknowledgements -- Photo credits -- An introduction to exercise and sporting physiology -- Structure and function of exercising muscle -- Fuel for exercise : bioenergetics and muscle metabolism -- Neural control of exercising muscle -- Hormonal control during exercise -- Energy expenditure 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 -- Exercise at altitude -- Training for sport -- Body composition and nutrition for sport -- Ergogenic aids in 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 -- Glossary --References -- index -- About the authors.
This work presents a solid foundation of basic exercise physiology. Including more than 300 colour graphs and illustrations explaining key concepts, it captures significant research findings in a reader-friendly format.
9781450477673 9781450477673: £69.99 1450477674
2014033570
Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Exercise--physiology
Sports--Physiological aspects.
Sports--physiology
Physical Endurance--physiology
Physical Fitness--physiology
612 .044 / WIL