{"product_id":"practical-guide-to-exercise-physiology","title":"Practical Guide To Exercise Physiology","description":"Science comes to life with \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e. Taking an application-based approach, supported by vivid medical illustrations, this book provides students and health and fitness professionals with a simple and straightforward way to learn the fundamentals of human physiology, metabolism, and nutrition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntricate physiological processes responsible for how the body responds and adapts to physical activity are described in an accessible manner so that readers can easily select appropriate training programs and explain them to others. \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e is complemented by medical artwork that puts these complex systems into a digestible visual context. These systems are then applied to real-world practice and training principles that are beneficial to specific body systems to achieve the desired results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I of \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003ereviews human physiology fundamentals, including muscles and muscle adaptation, bioenergetics, and the cardiorespiratory system. Part II applies these scientific concepts to training programs designed for specific fitness goals. These goals include weight loss and improvements in strength and muscle mass, speed and power, and aerobic endurance. Part III of the text outlines special considerations for training with pregnant women and children as well as older adults. This part also includes exercise adjustments for changes in temperature and altitude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e features new content on trending fitness concepts such as HIIT, periodization, and detraining. The text also provides several useful tools for practical application: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun facts and sidebars examine current topics and engage readers with additional content about the human body’s response to training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of each chapter, summary statements and review questions highlight essential information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance Nutrition Spotlights offer advice and tips on using nutrition to support adaptations and improve performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Index of Common Questions From Clients section collects the most common inquiries from clients and points to the corresponding chapter where each of those topics is covered, helping readers to quickly access the information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e contains all the information students and fitness professionals need to understand the connection between physiology and exercise. Readers will gain confidence in designing exercise programs for various populations and in their ability to explain to clients how each exercise and movement will help them achieve their goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units! \u003c\/b\u003eA continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57427542573438,"sku":"NW9781492599050","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781492599050.jpg?v=1779000731","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/practical-guide-to-exercise-physiology","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}