This reference book for exercise physiologists and fitness
professionals covers a broad range of issues, focusing on the
interactions between physical activity, aerobic fitness and health.
It aims to provide not only a compact scientific account of
interactions between aerobic exercise and health but also to provide
hard evidence of health benefits that can be advanced to persuade the
general population to engage in regular physical activity. Roy
Shephard's critical analysis features the latest findings on aerobic
exercise and its effects on such medical conditions as pregnancy,
acute illness, cardiac and respiratory diseases and metabolic
disorders. He provides physiological evidence that exercise is
effective as a tool in preventive medicine and as a means of
improving the quality of life. "Aerobic Fitness and Health" also:
defines the concepts of physical activity, aerobic fitness and health
and then presents a simple model for linking the three components;
offers insights into the physiological determinants of aerobic
fitness; examines the status of current fitness levels among
children, adults and the elderly and discusses the pros and cons of
the different population studies used to assess these levels; takes
an in-depth look at the opposing views - nature vs nurture - on the
source of aerobic fitness; explores the potential for improving
aerobic fitness through increased physical activity; and identifies
the many important health dividends of aerobic fitness and regular
physical exercise. Each idea advanced in the book is covered and
documented to show a broad base of scientific support. The book's
1300 references make it a resource for those who want to investigate
specific areas of aerobic research.
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