SECTION 1 Exercise Physiology

Chapter 0: The History and Future of Exercise Physiology 2
Chapter 1: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology 21
Chapter 2: Regulating the Internal Environment of the Human Body 35
Chapter 3 Bioenergetics 45
Chapter 4 Exercise Metabolism 73
Chapter 5 Cell Signaling and Hormonal Responses During Exercise 95
Chapter 6: The Immune System 129
Chapter 7: Structure of the Nervous System and Motor Control 143
Chapter 8: Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle 167
Chapter 9 Circulatory Reactions During Exercise 192
Chapter 10: Breathing Control During Exercise 222
Chapter 11: Acid-Base Balance During Exercise 254
Chapter 12: Body Temperature Regulation 267
Chapter 13: The Physiology of Training:
Aerobic training and
The Effects of Anaerobic Training 289
Chapter 14: The Physiology of Resistance Training 312

SECTION 2 Health and Fitness Physiology

Chapter 15: Chronic Disease Prevention: Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet 334
Chapter 16: Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness 358
Chapter 17: Movement for Special Classes 380
Chapter 18: Nutrition, Body Composition, and Weight Control 406

SECTION 3 Performance-Enhancing Physiology

Chapter 19: Factors that Improve Performance 444
Chapter 20: Training to Improve Exercise Performance 462
Chapter 21: Training for Female Athletes, Children, Specialized Groups, and Professional Athletes 489
Chapter 22: Nutrition, Body Composition, and Exercise Performance 508
Chapter 23: Exercise and the Environment 530
Chapter 24 Function-Enhancing Supplements 555

Appendix 578
Glossary 588
Search 598