Exercise Physiology
Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications
4th Edition
Published on 1. December 2004
Book
Mixed media product
784 pages
978-0-07-111353-3 (ISBN)
Description
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, kineslology, sports medicine, human biodynamics and physical education.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-111353-3 (9780071113533)
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Content
Preface. 1. Introduction: The Limits of Human Performance. 2. Bloenergetics. 3. Energetics and The Maintenance of ATP Homeostasis In Human Movement. 4. Basics of Metabolism. 5. Glycogenolysis and Glycolysis in Muscle: The Cellular Degradation of Sugar and Carbohydrate to Pyruvate and Lactate. 6. Cellular Oxidation of Pyruvate and Lactate. 7. Lipid Metabolism. 8. Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids. 9. Neural-Endocrine Control of Metabolism: Blood Glucose Homeostatis During Exercise. 10. Metabolic Response to Exercise: Lactate Metabolism During Exercise and Recovery, Excess Postexercise O2 Consumption. (EPOC), O2 Deficit, O2 Debt, and the "Anaerobic Threshold". 11. The Why of Pulmonary Ventilation. 12. The How of Ventilation. 13. Ventilation as a Limiting Factor in Aerobic Performance at Sea Level. 14. The Heart. 15. Circulation and Its Control. 16. Cardiovascular Dynamics During Exercise. 17. Skeletal Muscle Structure and Contractile Properties. 18. Neurons, Motor Unit Recruitment, and Integrative Control of Movement. 19. Principles of Skeletal Muscle Adaptations. 20. Muscle Strength, Power, and Flexibility. 21. Conditioning for Endurance Athletic Events. 22. Exercise in the Heat and Cold. 23. Exercise, Atmospheric Pressure, Air Pollution and Travel. 24. Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise. 25. Obesity, Body Composition, and Exercise. 26. Exercise, Disease, and Disability. 27. Exercise Testing and Prescription. 28. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. 29. Ergogenic Aids. 30. Gender Differences In Physical Performance. 31. Growth and Exercise. 32. Aging and Exercise. 33. Fatigue During Muscular Exercise. Appendix I. List of Symbols and Abbreviations. Appendix II. Units and Measures.