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Exercise physiology manual is written by exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialist of world renown. In a single volume brings together the various factors that affect human physical performance.
Among other topics, are discussed in detail the structures and functions of the skeletal system with respect to physical performance, work and exercise and identifies the mechanisms that allow the bone to adapt to changing demands, explains how to evaluate physical performance by testing ; presents the physiological basis of developing a training program and biological effects in the long run produce different levels of physical activity also discusses factors that affect performance such as fatigue, temperature, height, nutrition, snuff consumption, alcohol and caffeine, among others.
With over 350 illustrations, tables and photographs, along with detailed studies on elite sport and leisure activities, this book is a reference to physiologists, sports doctors and physical education teachers.
INDEX
Preface
Chapter 1 Our biological heritage
Development of primitive organisms • Appearance of mammals • Di --
differentiation of life • • Emergence of primate evolution beings
modern humans • The human being mobile • Summary
Chapter 2 cells and their regulatory mechanisms
Cell • Energy metabolism • intercellular communication • Strategies
current cell to adapt to new demands • Summary
Chapter 3 The muscle and its contraction
Structure of skeletal muscle • Interaction of actin and myosin •
Power transmission from muscle fiber to the tendon • Types of muscle fibers
and molecular basis of muscle activation • Types • mechanical efficiency
muscle contraction • Storage and utilization of elastic energy
Chapter 4 Motor Function
Basic structure and function of neurons • motor units, the system effectors
• The role of motor sensory systems and reflexes in the function
motor • Motor control • Motor function over a lifetime • System
autonomic nervous
Chapter 5 Body fluids, blood and circulation
Body fluids • Blood • Heart • hemodynamics • blood vessels •
Regulation of the circulation at rest • Regulation of the circulation during the
Cardiac output and exercise • oxygen transport • Cardiac output and consumption
oxygen
Chapter 6 Breathing
Anatomy and histology • Mechanics of breathing • Changes in volume •
Pulmonary ventilation at rest and during exercise • Diffusion in the tissues
pulmonary gas pressure • perfusion • Pressure Ventilation and oxygen
and oxygen-carrying capacity of blood • Regulation of Respiration
• Dyspnea • Recover breath • Air pressure and high diving
in apnea
Chapter 7 Skeletal System
The tissues of the human skeletal system • Joints • Capacity
adaptation of the skeletal system
Chapter 8 Physical performance
Demand versus capacity • Processes • aerobic • anaerobic processes
Production, distribution and elimination of lactate • Interaction between production
aerobic and anaerobic energy • maximal aerobic power: age and sex •
Anaerobic power: age and gender • Muscular strength: age and gender • Performance
sports: women versus men in physical performance • Genetics
Chapter 9 Evaluation of physical performance by testing
Tests of maximal aerobic power • Assessing anaerobic power •
Muscle strength • Specific tests for certain types of performance
Chapter 10 Dimensions body and muscular exercise
Measuring body dimensions • the size FUNCTIONAL
Body • Conclusion
Chapter 11 Physical training
Principles of training • Strength training • Molecular Biology
the response to strength training • metabolic adaptations
• Effect of muscle deconditioning and inactivity • Adjustments of system
oxygen transport • hormonal responses to exercise • Other changes
training-induced body • Genetic factors of response
the undesirable effects of training • training
Chapter 12 Nutrition and Performance
General Nutrition • Digestion • Energy Metabolism and factors governing
the selection of energy sources for working muscles • Mechanisms
Food regulators • Athlete • Physical activity, food intake
and body weight
Chapter 13 Thermoregulation
Effect of thermal equilibrium climate • • • Effect of exercise physiology of thermoregulation
• Tolerance limits Acclimation • • • Water balance
Scope of work: practical application
Chapter 14 Factors Affecting Performance
The height • Smoking • Alcohol • Caffeine and Exercise
Chapter 15 Fatigue
General physical fatigue and its symptoms • Muscle fatigue • Fatigue attributable to
processes beyond the neuromuscular junction: • Role of peripheral fatigue factors
metabolic muscle fatigue • Measurement of muscle fatigue • Fatigue
muscle in everyday life
Chapter 16 Physiology applied to sport
Analysis of specific sports events
Chapter 17 Physiology applied to work
Factors affecting job performance • Evaluation of workload in
regarding work capacity • energy expenditure at work, rest
and leisure • Work with heat • Work with cold • Vibration • Noise • Rhythms
Circadian and performance
Chapter 18 Physical activity and health
Effects of physical inactivity on health • physical condition to daily life
• Physical activity for prevention of various diseases and disorders •
The importance of physical activity for children and youth • Physical activity and
Physical activity and aging • pregnancy • Conclusions: Recommendations
for physical activity and health
Appendix A Definition of units
Appendix B Abbreviations Prefixes units
Appendix C Conversion Tables
Appendix D Symbols
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
The authors
Author: Åstrand, Per-Olof.Rodahl, Kaare.Dahl, Hans A.. Stro
Collection: Physiology
Format: 210x275mm
Pages: 755
Edition Number: 1st
Issue date: 1 / 2010 | 
