LL A Wellness Way of Life with Connect Plus Access Card

by Robbins, Gwen; Powers, Debbie; Burgess, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9780077673246
• ISBN10: 0077673247
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-15
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Based on solid research, A Wellness Way of Lifemakes sense of the array of the confusing and sometimes contradictory health information that bombards us everyday. The authors minimize technical jargon and present health topics and issues in a clear and accessible way. A Wellness Way of Lifegives you accurate, up-to-date information about exercise, nutrition, stress, heart disease, weight management, and much more. Knowledge is power, and A Wellness Way of Life empowers you with the knowledge you need to make smart health decisions. New to this edition is a feature called "Think About It," designed to give you practice in thinking critically, applying your knowledge, and writing about factors that influence your wellness. These activities appear in the book and as online activities that you can submit directly to your instructor.

Table of Contents

1: Understanding Wellness

2: Changing Behavior

3: Developing and Assessing Physical Fitness

4: Maximizing Cardiorespiratory Fitness

5: Developing Flexibility

6: Developing Muscular Fitness

7: Exploring Special Exercise Considerations

8: Preventing Common Injuries and Caring for the Lower Back

9: Maximizing Heart Health

10: Coping with Stress

11: Eating for Wellness

12: Achieving a Healthy Weight

13: Preventing Cancer

14: Understanding Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior

15: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Disease

16: Exploring Lifetime Wellness Issues