Biological Rhythms and Exercise
Published on 1. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-0-19-262524-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book will provide a concise introduction to the subject of biological rhythms, and will consider systematically the impact that rhythms of various cycle lengths have for sport and exercise practitioners. The authors combine expertise in sports science, chronobiology, and physiology, and the text offers scientific research with clinical practice.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-262524-3 (9780192625243)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction to chronobiology ; 2. Phsyiological circadian rhythms at rest ; 3. Circadian rhythms in mental performance ; 4. Circadian rhythms in sports performance ; 5. Sleep and exercise ; 6. Chronobiology of time-ozone transitions ; 7. The travelling athlete ; 8. Shiftwork ; 9. The menstrual cycle and exercise ; 10. Seasonal variations ; 11. Research methodology in chronobiology