Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook (Health Reference Series)
Edition: 3 edition
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: January 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 663
ISBN-13: 9780780809468
Subjects: Medical; Diet / Health / Fitness; General; Reference; Nutrition; Exercise; Handbooks, manuals, etc; Physical fitness; Health & Fitness
Table of contents: title: Part I : Physical and mental benefits of exercise. The importance of physical activity -- Questions and answers about physical activity and exercise -- Physical activity prevents diseases and infection -- Physical activity and weight control -- The effect of exercise on metabolism -- The neurological benefits of exercise -- Physical activity benefits bone health -- The effect of exercise on mental health -- Part II : Sports nutrition and supplements. What is a healthy diet? -- Frequently asked questions about what to eat if you exercise -- Nutrition concerns for athletes -- Water intake and exercise -- All about sports supplements -- The health risks of anabolic steroids -- The dangers of androstenedione (andro) products -- Part III : Exercise basics. Guidelines for developing a personal exercise program -- Debunking ten common exercise myths -- Measuring exercise intensity -- Hiring a personal trainer -- Choosing a health and fitness facility -- Using exercise equipment at home -- Avoiding exercise scams -- Choosing an athletic shoe -- Facts about aerobic exercise -- Common forms of aerobic exercise -- Cardiorespiratory exercise in everyday activities and recreation -- All about strength training -- Flexibility and balance exercises -- Pilates for improved strength and flexibility -- Yoga and meditation provide health benefits -- Kegel exercises : developing your pelvic muscles -- Exercising away from home -- Part IV : Fitness throughout life. Exercise is essential for kids -- Parents can play vital role in encouraging children's active, healthy lifestyles -- Fitness for children from birth to age five -- Physical activity at school -- Fitness for kids who do not like sports -- Preparticipation physical exams for young athletes -- Exercise and adolescents -- Staying active during and after pregnancy -- Physical activity later in life -- Part V : Physical activity for people with health concerns -- Exercise tips for overweight or obese adults -- Physical activity and diabetes -- Lung conditions and exercise -- Exercise your way to lower blood pressure -- Physical activity and the heart -- Physical activity recommendations for stroke survivors -- Questions and answers about arthritis, joint problems, and exercise -- Fitness information for people with chronic pain and fatigue -- Exercise and cancer -- Why exercise is important for people with HIV -- People with disabilities benefit from physical activity -- Part VI : Exercise-related injuries. Childhood sports injuries and their prevention : a guide for parents -- Overview of acute and chronic sports injuries and their treatment -- Exercise-related aches and pains -- Foot problems that plague exercisers -- Taking care of your skin while you sweat -- How much is too much? Overtraining and exercise addiction -- Part VII : Maintaining exercise motivation -- Overcoming barriers to physical fitness -- Staying motivated to exercise through goal setting -- Ten tips for sticking to your exercise program -- Working out with friends and family -- Part VIII : Additional help and information -- Glossary of fitness terms -- Directory of fitness resources.