Since publication of its First Edition in 1981, Exercise Physiology has helped more than 350,000 students build a solid foundation of the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This Seventh Edition has been thoroughly updated with all the most recent findings, guiding you to the latest understanding of nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training and their relationship to human performance.

This Seventh Edition maintains its popular seven-section structure. It begins with an exploration of the origins of exercise physiology and concludes with an examination of the most recent efforts to apply principles of molecular biology. The book provides excellent coverage of exercise physiology, uniting the topics of energy expenditure and capacity, molecular biology, physical conditioning, sports nutrition, body composition, weight control, and more.

Every chapter has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest information in the field. The updated full-color art program adds visual appeal and improves understanding of key topics.

A companion website includes over 30 animations of key exercise physiology concepts; the full text online; a quiz bank; references; appendices; information about microscope technologies; a timeline of notable events in genetics; a list of Nobel Prizes in research related to cell and molecular biology; the scientific contributions of thirteen outstanding female scientists; an image bank; a Brownstone test generator; PowerPoint® lecture outlines; and image-only PowerPoint® slides.

Introduction: A View of the Past: Exercise Physiology—Roots and Historical Perspectives

Interview with Dr. Charles Tipton

PART ONE: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Section 1: Nutrition: The Base for Human Performance

Interview with Dr. David L. Costill

Chapter 1: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins

Chapter 2: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

Chapter 3: Optimal Nutrition for Exercise

Section 2: Energy for Physical Activity

Interview with Dr. John O. Holloszy

Chapter 4: Energy Value of Food

Chapter 5: Introduction to Energy Transfer

Chapter 6: Energy Transfer in the Body

Chapter 7: Energy Transfer in Exercise

Chapter 8: Measurement of Human Energy Expenditure

Chapter 9: Human Energy Expenditure During Rest and Physical Activity

Chapter 10: Energy Expenditure During Walking, Jogging, Running, and Swimming

Chapter 11: Individual Differences and Measurement of Energy Capacities

Section 3: Aerobic Systems of Energy Delivery and Utilization

Interview with Dr. Loring B. Rowell

Chapter 12: Pulmonary Structure and Function

Chapter 13: Gas Exchange and Transport

Chapter 14: Dynamics of Pulmonary Ventilation

Chapter 15: The Cardiovascular System

Chapter 16: Cardiovascular Regulation and Integration

Chapter 17: Functional Capacity of the Cardiovascular System

Chapter 18: Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Chapter 19: Neural Control of Human Movement

Chapter 20: The Endocrine System: Organization and Acute and Chronic Responses to Exercise

PART TWO: APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Section 4: Enhancement of Energy Capacity

Interview with Dr. Bengt Saltin

Chapter 21: Training for Anaerobic and Aerobic Power

Chapter 22: Muscular Strength: Training Muscles to Become Stronger

Chapter 23: Special Aids to Exercise Training and Performance

Section 5: Exercise Performance and Environmental Stress

Interview with Dr. Barbara Drinkwater

Chapter 24: Exercise at Medium and High Altitude

Chapter 25: Exercise and Thermal Stress

Chapter 26: Sport Diving

Chapter 27: Microgravity: The Last Frontier

Section 6: Body Composition, Energy Balance, and Weight Control

Interview with Dr. Claude Bouchard

Chapter 28: Body Composition Assessment

Chapter 29: Physique, Performance, and Physical Activity

Chapter 30: Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Control

Section 7: Exercise, Successful Aging, and Disease Prevention

Interview with Dr. Steven N. Blair

Chapter 31: Physical Activity, Health, and Aging

Chapter 32: Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

On the Horizon

Interview with Dr. Frank Booth

Molecular Biology: A New Vista for Exercise Physiology

Index