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Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging

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ISBN-10: 0736058389

ISBN-13: 9780736058384

Edition: 2008

Authors: Albert W. Taylor, Michel J. Johnson

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Taylor and Johnson blend the science of exercise physiology with the ageing process and identify the positive effects that regular exercise and physical activity have, not only on longevity, but also on delaying specific diseases.
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Book details

List price: $98.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 10/25/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 8.82" wide x 11.22" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 2.574
Language: English

Physiological Systems, Age-Related Changes, and the Role of Physical Activity
Introduction
Physical and Cognitive Changes With Aging
The Process of Aging
Aging and Homeostatic Processes
Aging Demographics
Theories of Aging
Physical Activity and Aging
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Cardiopulmonary System
Structure and Function
Age-Related Changes
Cardiovascular Disease and Age
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Musculoskeletal System
Muscle Morphology
Age-Related Changes in Biochemical Properties
Skeletal Muscle, Aging, and Training
Age-Related Diseases Limiting Exercise
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Nervous System
Overview of the Nervous System
Age-Related Diseases
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Sensory Systems
Hearing
Vision
Touch
Smell and Taste
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Nutrition, Common Diseases, and the Role of Physical Activity
Nutrition and Diabetes
Nutrition for Older Adults
Benefits of Exercise and Healthy Eating
Diabetes
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Bone Function and Structure
Osteoporosis
Nutrition for bone health
Physical Activity for Bone Health
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Physiologic Adaptability to Training and Physical Activity
A Functional Approach to Exercise
Principles of Exercise
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Programming
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Training for Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness
Review of Exercise Physiology
Benefits of Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Training for Muscular Fitness
Review of Exercise Physiology
Resistance Training Guidelines
The Challenge of Concurrent Training
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Exercise Adherence and Safety Measures
Exercise Adherence
Safety
Programming Recommendations
Review Elements
Older Athletes and Substance Abuse
Masters Athletes
Hormones
Anabolic Steroids
Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatories
Hypertension Medications
Other Medications
Dietary Supplementation and Ergogenics
Review Elements