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This Exercise Physiology book is essential for anyone who is looking to study their health and fitness. Its all in here somewhere.
Many pictures, table, and related figure were sufficient to understand in physiological mechanism in condition to exercising. Especially, the last chapter was very impressed in my insufficient knowledge of molecular and cellular for exercise physiology.
Every time I have a question on my personal fitness program, I find the answer in McArdle. Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance (Exercise Physiology ( MC Ardle))When I first considered this book, I thought it was a little pricey. Now that I have it on my shelf, I think it would be cheap at twice the price. Even when I don't have a question, simply reading the book teaches me things that I need to know and hadn't thought about. An excellent value.
I have been a fitness trainer for 20 years. I have read many books. This one is one of the best thus far. I highly recommend it.
Energy production, 3. The thing I like most about this book, is that there is no "guru talk". Most useful to me are chapters on performance enhacement, high altitude acclimatisation and physical training for seniors. Environmental Stress, 5.
The authors then focus on the application of cell biology to training. This is the only reference book I have and need on Exercise Physiology. Energy Delivery & Utilisation, 3. However, this is not simple book for the average man on the street. Every piece of advice is based on currect research.The book is divided into 7 sections.
Enhancement of Energy Capacity, 4. There is nothing sensational here - just pure science. The first few introductory chapters and the first few pages of each chapter remind me of my basic life sciences. Body Composition & Weight Control, 7. 1.
Nutrition, 2. Successful Aging, Disease Prevention.It's a very thick book, but the paper quality is high and the colourful illustrations make it a joy to read. Readers without a background in the life sciences may not be able to follow.
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