Dedication

iii

Preface

v

User’s Guide

vii

Acknowledgments

xv

PART I

FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

1

Chapter 1

Applying Research to Everyday Exercise and Sport

3

Chapter 2

Bioenergetics and Meeting the Metabolic Demand for Energy

27

PART II

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND BODY SYSTEMS

67

Chapter 3

Skeletal Muscle System

69

Chapter 4

The Nervous System

103

Chapter 5

Cardiovascular System

135

Chapter 6

Respiratory System

167

Chapter 7

Endocrine System

197

PART III

NUTRITION AND ENVIRONMENT

239

Chapter 8

Nutritional Support for Exercise

241

Chapter 9

Fluid and Electrolyte Challenges in Exercise

275

Chapter 10

Environmental Challenges and Exercise Performance

295

PART IV

TRAINING FOR HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE

327

Chapter 11

Understanding and Improving Body Composition

329

Chapter 12

Aerobic and Strength Training Prescription for Health and Performance

353

Chapter 13

Exercise Testing for Health, Physical Fitness, and Predicting Sport Performance

385

Chapter 14

Ergogenics in Exercise and Sport

415

Chapter 15

Training Considerations for Special Populations

443

Index

475