Concepts of fitness and wellness : a comprehensive lifestyle approach / Charles B. Corbin ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents

Section 1: Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness
1: Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction
2: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Section II: An Introduction to Physical Activity
3: Preparing for Physical Activity
4: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity
5: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?

Section III: The Physical Activity Pyramid
6: Lifestyle Physical Activity: Being Active in Diverse Environments
7: Cardiovascular Fitness
8: Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities
9: Flexibility and Stretching Exercises
10: Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercises

Section IV: Physical Activity: Special Considerations
11: Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck
12: Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Section V: Nutrition and Body Composition
13: Body Composition
14: Nutrition
15: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Section VI: Stress Management
16: Stress and Health
17: Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

Section VII: Avoiding Destructive Behaviors
18: The Use and Abuse of Tobacco
19: The Use and Abuse of Alcohol
20: The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs
21: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Section VIII: Making Informed Choices
22: Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats
23: Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer
24: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle

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