| Fitness and Health (1997) |
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| From Book News, Inc. Sharkey (University of Montana) explains the health benefits of physical activity, and provides guidelines for establishing an aerobic and muscular fitness program as well as a nutrition program for weight control. The fifth edition offers new activity plans, nutrition tips, and stretching exercises. Color photographs.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Book Description You know that exercise is good for you. Now you want to know why and how, and what you might do to achieve additional benefits from your physical activity. Fitness & Health is your guide to both a deeper understanding of the activity-health relationship and a map for meeting your needs and goals. The text clearly explains how the body responds to physical activity, why physical activity is so beneficial to health, and the way in which physical activity boosts the following: - Aerobic and muscular fitness - Weight control - Performance in work and sport - Energy and vitality Author Brian Sharkey, former president of the American College of Sports Medicine and a world-renowned fitness authority, presents a wealth of research-based advice and activities. Sharkey provides fitness tests that are easy to administer, specifies the appropriate amount of fat intake, describes measures to prevent low back pain, and much more. Using his knowledge and examples, you will be able to design your own effective activity program. Now considered a classic, this book builds on the success of four previous editions, which helped more than 140,000 readers experience firsthand the benefits of more physical activity. Make Fitness & Health a priority and you, too, will be rewarded. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Ingram Completely updated and redesigned, this book has been a staple of fitness professionals for years. It is the ideal reference for those who want to learn how to improve and maintain their health through regular and enjoyable physical activity. Logically organized, clearly written and effectively illustrated, this text incorporates the latest in fitness research. Book Info Complete guide to fitness for all ages. Explains how the body responds to physical activity, why physical activity is beneficial to health, and the way in which physical activity boosts aerobic and muscular fitness, weight control, performance in work and sport, and energy and vitality. For consumers. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From the Publisher "A comprehensive yet highly readable book." Michael Lafavore Former Editor-in-Chief, Men's Health "Brian Sharkey is a pioneer in the fitness field. His Fitness & Health is a well-researched and complete guide to fitness for all ages." Howard "Jake" Jacobson Motivational and Conditioning Coach to Olympic Racewalkers 1968-96 --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Brian J. Sharkey brings more than 35 years experience as a leading fitness researcher, educator, and consultant to his latest work. He was president of the American College of Sports Medicine in 1991 and 1992. He has also researched the relationship of exercise physiology to consumers’ daily health habits. Director of the University of Montana's Human Performance Laboratory for many years, Sharkey remains associated with the university and lab as professor emeritus. Sharkey also works with the U.S. Forest Service as a consultant in the areas of fitness, health, and work capacity. He received the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Superior Service Award in 1977 and its Distinguished Service Award in 1993 for his contributions to the health, safety, and performance of firefighters. In his leisure time, Sharkey enjoys cross-country skiing, mountain biking, running, hiking, and canoeing. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Missoula, Montana. |
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| Revision of thr 3rd ed. of Physiology of fitness published in 1990 by Human Kinetics. Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-406) and index. |