The athlete's body : how it works, how to improve it, how to feed it, how to repair and protect it / Ken Sprague, with Joe Jares ; illustrated by Everett Peck and Dærick Gröss.
Publication details: Los Angeles : J.P. Tarcher ; Boston : Distributed by Houghton Mifflin, c1981.Edition: 1st editionDescription: 204 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 087477151X
- QT 260 S766a 1981
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book Open Access | Health Sciences Library | QT 260 S766a 1981 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | MBAL22040429 |
Includes index.
Contents
Introduction
How it works
Introduction: all systems are go
The motion system
The cooling system
The energy system
The nervous system
How to improve it
Introduction: getting the most from your training time
Improving strength
Improving muscular endurance
Improving cardiovascular endurance
Improving flexibility
Improving reaction time an quickness
Special conditions
How to feed it
Introduction: the athlete's diet
The athlete's energy requirements
The basic nutrients
Athletes' special diets
Beverages
How to repair and protect it
Introduction: No injury is routine
General injury treatment and rehabilitation
Muscle injuries
Tendon and ligament injuries
Joint injuries
Skin ailments
Drugs for injuries
Substances that injure the athlete
New horizons
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