Concepts of Physical Fitness: Active Lifestyles for Wellness

by Corbin, Charles; Welk, Gregory; Corbin, William; Welk, Karen

• ISBN13: 9780073523828
• ISBN10: 0073523828
• Edition: 16th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Concepts of Physical Fitness: Active Lifestyles for Wellness provides readers with self-management skills necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This well established text uses a proven conceptual format, brief concepts rather than chapters, to provide information in a useful and concise way, and is organized to focus on "process" or lifestyle changes with early coverage of planning so students can apply the concepts immediately.

Table of Contents

Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction

Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

An Introduction to Physical Activity

Preparing for Physical Activity

The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?

The Physical Activity Pyramid

Lifestyle Physical Activity: Being Active in Diverse Environments

Cardiovascular Fitness

Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities

Flexibility and Stretching Exercises

Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercises

Physical Activity: Special Considerations

Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck

Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Nutrition and Body Composition

Body Composition

Nutrition

Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Stress Management

Stress and Health

Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

Making Informed Choices

Recognizing Quackery: Becoming an Informed Consumer

Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

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