Fitness Illustrated

Name: Fitness Illustrated
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ISBN: 9780736081580

ISBN-10: 0736081585

ISBN-13: 9780736081580

Edition: 2011

Authors: Brian J. Sharkey

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Tired of the same old fitness advice? You know the drill: Eat less, exercise more, and life will be grand. Sounds easy enough, so why don't the results follow? And most of all, what can you do to achieve your fitness goals?Fitness Illustratedallows you to see exercise and activity from a whole new perspective. In this one-of-a-kind guide, author Brian Sharkey takes you inside each type of activity to show you what works, what doesn't, and why! You'll go beyond the basics to see how your body changes with increased activity. From how muscles gain size and strength to the effect of aerobic activity on heart and lung function, this is fitness as you have never seen it before.Straightforward…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 10/8/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 7.01" wide x 9.96" long x 0.65" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Credits



Activity and Fitness


Why Get Fit?



Understanding Aerobic Fitness


O<sub>2</sub> and You



Aerobic Fitness Training


A Gentle Pastime



Aerobic Programs


Have It Your Way



Understanding Muscular Fitness


Strength and Endurance



Muscular Fitness Training


Shape Yourself



Muscular Programs


Designed for You



Nutrition and Weight Control


Eat to Live



Health Issues and exercise Tips


Overcoming Hurdles



Fitness Facts and Fallacies


What's the Truth?



Vitality and Longevity


Add Life to Your Years


Appendix: Energy Expenditure Chart


Bibliography


Index


About the Author