Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance / Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley, and John C. Quindry.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Physiology of exercise -- Introduction to physiology of exercise -- Common measurements in exercise physiology -- Control of the internal environment -- Bioenergetics -- Exercise metabolism -- Cell signaling and the hormonal responses to exercise -- Exercise and the immune system -- The nervous system: structure and control of movement -- Skeletal muscle: structure and function -- Circulatory responses to exercise -- Respiration during exercise -- Acid-base balance during exercise -- Temperature regulation -- The physiology of training: effects of aerobic and anaerobic training -- The physiology of resistance training -- Section 2. Physiology of health and fitness -- Exercise is medicine—part 1: prevention of chronic diseases -- Exercise is medicine—part 2: therapy for chronic diseases and prevention of age-related physiological dysfunction -- Exercise is medicine—part3: exercise prescriptions for health and fitness -- Nutrition, body composition, and weight management -- Section 3. Physiology of performance -- Factors affecting performance -- Training for performance -- Training for the female athlete, children, special populations, and the masters athlete -- Nutrition, body composition, and performance -- Exercise and the environment -- Ergogenic aids.

"The twelfth edition of this book has undergone major revisions to improve the overall quality of the book. Identical to all previous editions, this edition of Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance is intended for students interested in exercise physiology, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, exercise science, sports performance, physical therapy, and physical education. The objective of this text is to provide an up-to-date understanding of the physiology of exercise, health-benefits of exercise, and the physiology of exercise performance. To address these topics, the book is divided into three sections: (1) Physiology of exercise; (2) Physiology of health and fitness; and (3) Physiology of performance. In reference to the impact of regular exercise on health and fitness (i.e., Exercise is Medicine), the book provides numerous clinical applications including detailed discussions about exercise as therapy for patients with chronic diseases and the latest information on the mechanisms responsible for the exercise-induced protection against chronic diseases"-- Provided by publisher.