Essentials of Exercise Physiology

by McArdle, William D.

• ISBN13: 9780812117240
• ISBN10: 0812117247
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-03-01
• Publisher: Lea & Febiger

Table of Contents

Biology and Chemistry Basics for Exercise Physiology	2	(30)
SECTION I ENERGY TRANSFER AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Energy Transfer in the Body	32	(26)
Energy Transfer During Exercise	58	(20)
Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Physical Activity	78	(36)
Energy Generating Capacities of Humans	114	(26)
SECTION II NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Macro- and Micronutrients and Water	140	(38)
Food Energy and Sports Nutrition	178	(22)
SECTION III THE PHYSIOLOGIC SUPPORT SYSTEMS
The Pulmonary System and Exercise	200	(36)
The Cardiovascular System and Exercise	236	(42)
The Neuromuscular System and Exercise	278	(36)
Hormones, Exercise, and Training	314	(28)
SECTION IV EXERCISE TRAINING AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY
Training the Anaerobic and Aerobic Energy Systems	342	(28)
Training Muscles to Become Stronger	370	(30)
SECTION V FACTORS AFFECTING PHYSIOLOGIC FUNCTION, ENERGY TRANSFER, AND PERFORMANCE
Ergogenic Aids	400	(20)
Environmental Factors and Exercise	420	(30)
SECTION VI BODY COMPOSITION, WEIGHT CONTROL, AND AGE AND HEALTH-RELATED ASPECTS OF EXERCISE
The Composition of the Human Body	450	(28)
Obesityt, Exercise, and Weight Control	478	(26)
Exercise, Aging, and Cardiovascular Health	504	(49)
APPENDICES
1 The Metric System and Conversion Constants in Exercise Physiology	536	(3)
2 Metabolic Computations in Open-Circuit Spirometry	539	(5)
3 Selected Examples for Energy Expenditure in Household, Recreational, and Sports Activities (in kcal/min)	544	(2)
4 Evaluation of Body Composition	546	(6)
5 Frequently Cited Journals in Exercise Physiology	552	(1)
Acknowledgements/Photo Credits	553	(1)
Index	554