Physique and Fitness

Over the years, the structure-function interaction has been substantially studied, with research results providing a definitive relationship. In essence, physique encompasses the study of body structure, body size, and body composition. Fitness and performance are descriptives of the applied interaction of the morphological, muscular, cardiovascular, motor, and metabolic capacities, abilities, and skills that are developed and acquired through exercise and physical training programs.

A new volume in CRC's Exercise Physiology series, this far-reaching text explores the all-important relationship of physique to fitness and performance. Physique, Fitness and Performance covers, in a basic quantitative and qualitative format, physique and performance, physical and physiological conditioning, motor learning and physical performance, as well as exercise, nutrition and heart disease:

In Part I, Physique, Fitness and Performance, you'll examine the morphological components of physique; physique, exercise, nutrition, and heart disease; body types; body build and physical performance, and more.

Part II, Physical and Physiological Conditioning, addresses such topics as muscular strength and muscular endurance; aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, motor learning and motor control; and fatigue and physical performance.

Nutrition and Heart Disease, Part III, addresses everything from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to cholesterol reduction, causes of obesity, and obesity and heart disease.

Part IV offers informative appendixes provide a wealth of information on resistance exercises, body size and body proportions, nutrition guidelines, height/weight measurement assessment, and more.

For fitness professionals, physical education majors, fitness buffs, or anyone with an interest in the subject, Physique, Fitness and Performance offers a sweeping review of the subject matter that will impact the field well into the future.