Main description:

Exercise Genomics encompasses the translation of exercise genomics into preventive medicine by presenting a broad overview of the rapidly expanding research examining the role of genetics and genomics within the areas of exercise performance and health-related physical activity. Leading researchers from a number of the key exercise genomics research groups around the world have been brought together to provide updates and analysis on the key discoveries of the past decade, as well as lend insights and opinion about the future of exercise genomics, especially within the contexts of translational and personalized medicine. Clinicians, researchers and health/fitness professionals will gain up-to-date background on the key findings and critical unanswered questions across several areas of exercise genomics, including performance, body composition, metabolism, and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Importantly, basic information on genomics, research methods, and statistics are presented within the context of exercise science to provide students and professionals with the foundation from which to fully engage with the more detailed chapters covering specific traits.

Exercise Genomics will be of great value to health/fitness professionals and graduate students in kinesiology, public health and sports medicine desiring to learn more about the translation of exercise genomics into preventive medicine.

Contents:

Table of Contents:

Preface

Linda Pescatello, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D. (dedications included in Preface file)

Foreward: Exercise, Fitness and Performance Genomics Poised to Make Significant Contributions to Health and Performance Traits

Claude Bouchard, Ph.D.

Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts in Exercise Genomics

Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D. and Martine Thomis, Ph.D.

Chapter 2: Statistical and Methodological Considerations in Exercise Genomics

Heather Gordish-Dressman, Ph.D. and Joseph M. Devaney, Ph.D.

Chapter 3: Can You Be Born a Couch Potato? The Genomic Regulation of Physical Activity

J. Timothy Lightfoot, Ph.D.

Chapter 4: Interaction between Exercise and Genetics in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Epidemiological Perspective

Paul W. Franks, Ph.D. and Ema C. Brito, Ph.D.

Chapter 5: The Interaction between Genetic Variation and Exercise and Physical Activity in the Determination of Body Composition and Obesity Status

Mary H. Sailors, Ph.D., and Molly S. Bray, Ph.D.

Chapter 6: Interactive Effects of Genetics and Acute Exercise and Exercise Training on Plasma Lipoprotein-Lipid and Blood Pressure Phenotypes

James M. Hagberg, Ph.D.

Chapter 7: Genetic Aspects of Muscular Strength and Size

Monica J. Hubal, Ph.D., Maria L. Urso, Ph.D., and Priscilla M. Clarkson, Ph.D.

Chapter 8: Genomics of aerobic capacity and endurance performance - clinical implicationsYannis Pitsiladis Ph.D., Guan Wang MRes, Bernd Wolfarth MD

Chapter 9: A Synopsis of Exercise Genomics Research and a Vision for its Future Translation into Practice

Linda Pescatello, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D.

Appendix I: Web-based Resources