Concepts of physical fitness : active lifestyles for wellness /
Charles B. Corbin ... [et al.].
- 12th edition
- Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2004.
- 1 v. (various pagings) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Section I: Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness 1: Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction 2: Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness 3: Self-Management Skills for Health Behavior Change
Section II: An Introduction to Physical Activity 4: Preparing for Physical Activity 5: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity 6: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?
Section III: The Physical Activity Pyramid 7: Adopting an Active Lifestyle 8: Cardiorespiratory Endurance 9: Vigorous Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities 10: Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise 11: Flexibility
Section IV: Physical Activity: Special Considerations 12: Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck 13: Performance Benefits of Physical Activity
Section V: Nutrition and Body Composition 14: Body Composition 15: Nutrition 16: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness
Section VI: Stress Management 17: Stress and Health 18: Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management
Section VII: Avoiding Destructive Behaviors 19: The Use and Abuse of Tobacco 20: The Use and Abuse of Alcohol 21: The use and Abuse of Other Drugs 22: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
Section VIII: Making Informed Choices 23: Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats 24: Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer 25: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change
Appendixes A: Metric Conversion Charts B: Calories of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats in Foods C: Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
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Exercise. Physical fitness. Physical fitness--Problems, exercises, etc.