Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications with PowerWeb Bind-in Card

by Brooks, George A.

• ISBN13: 9780072556421
• ISBN10: 0072556420
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Considered a standard in the Field, this text integrates Bioenergetics into every chapter and provides a comprehensive survey of current data and research in exercise physiology. In-depth discussion of all areas of exercise physiology makes this text an invaluable resource for students in exercise science, kinesiology, sports medicine, human biodynamics, and physical education.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction: The Limits of Human Performance

Bioenergetics

The Maintenance of ATP Homeostasis in Energetics and Human Movement

Basics of Metabolism

Glycogenolysis and Glycolysis in Muscle: The Cellular Degradation of Sugar and Carbohydrate to Pyruvate and Lactate

Cellular Oxidation of Pyruvate and Lactate

Lipid Metabolism

Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids

Neural-Endocrine Control of Metabolism: Blood Glucose Homeostasis During Exercise

Metabolic Response to Exercise: Lactate Metabolism During Exercise and Recovery, Excess Postexercise O2 Consumption (EPOC), O2 Deficit, O2 Debt, and the "Anaerobic Threshold"

The Why of Pulmonary Ventilation

The How of Ventilation

Ventilation as a Limiting Factor in Aerobic Performance at Sea Level

The Heart

Circulation and Its Control

Cardiovascular Dynamics During Exercise

Skeletal Muscle Structure and Contractile Properties

Neurons, Motor Unit Recruitment, and Integrative Control of Movement

Principles of Skeletal Muscle Adaptations

Muscle Strength, Power, and Flexibility

Principles of Endurance Conditioning

Exercise in the Heat and Cold

Exercise, Atmospheric Pressure, Air Pollution, and Travel

Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise

Obesity, Body Composition, and Exercise

Exercise, Disease, and Disability

Exercise Testing and Prescription

Nutrition and Athletic Performance

Ergogenic Aids

Gender Differences in Physical Performance

Growth and Development

Aging and Exercise

Fatigue During Muscular Exercise

List of Symbols and Abbreviations

Units and Measures

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