Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Exercise Metabolism -- Foundations of Metabolism -- Energy Transfer -- Energy Substrates for Metabolism -- Energy Systems -- Total Yield From Metabolism -- Metabolic Regulation During Exercise -- Factors That Influence Exercise Metabolism -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 2 Dynamics of Skeletal-Neuromuscular and Gastrointestinal Physiology -- Structure of Skeletal Muscle and Mechanisms of Contraction -- Neuromuscular Control of Movement -- Functional Properties of Muscle -- Regulatory Control of the GI System -- Smooth Muscle -- Overview of the GI Organs -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 3 Cardiovascular System: Function and Control -- General Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System -- Mechanisms of Contraction -- Cardiac Electrophysiology -- Conduction System and Electrocardiogram -- Coronary Blood Supply -- Cardiac Cycle and Mechanics -- Cardiac Performance -- Changes in Heart Rate, Stroke Volume, and Cardiac Output During an Acute Bout of Exercise -- Circulatory Hemodynamics and Distribution of Blood Flow -- Transport of O2 and CO2 -- Cardiorespiratory Fitness: The Whole Picture -- Cardiovascular Regulation -- Other Important Topics in Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology -- Kidneys and Exercise -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 4 Pulmonary Exercise Physiology -- Lung Structure and Function -- Exercise and Lung Function -- Illness -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 5 Immune and Endocrine System -- Immune System Components and Function -- Exercise and Immune Function -- Acute Exercise and the Immune Response -- Exercise Endocrinology -- Hormone Control of the Cardiorespiratory System During Aerobic Exercise -- Hormone Control of Substrate Availability During Aerobic Exercise -- Hormone Control of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance During Aerobic Exercise -- Hormone Response After Aerobic Exercise Training -- Endocrine Response During Anaerobic or Resistance Exercise -- Hormone Response During Acute Anaerobic Exercise -- Endocrine Adaptations to Anaerobic Exercise Training -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 6 Principles for Testing and Training for Aerobic Power -- Work and Power -- Direct and Indirect Measurement of Energy Production -- Net O2 Cost of Exercise -- Caloric Equivalent of O2 -- Protocols for Assessing Aerobic Power -- Matching Training Regimen to Energy and Organ Systems and Training to Improve Aerobic Power -- Physiological Adaptations Attributable to Aerobic Training -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 7 Principles for Testing and Training: Anaerobic Strength, Power, and Range of Motion -- Anaerobic Exercise Training Principles -- Resistance Testing and Training -- Range of Motion -- Putting it All Together -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 8 Body Composition and Weight Management -- Body Composition Models and Theories -- Weight Management Principles -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 9 Performance: Environmental Stressors, Genetics, Nutrition, and Ergogenic Aids -- Exercise and the Environment -- Performance Exercise Physiology -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 10 Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Fitness -- Epidemiology of Physical Activity, Inactivity, and Exercise -- Relationship Between Physical Activity, Exercise, Fitness, and Disease Prevention -- Proper Screening Before Exercise and the Risks Associated With Exercise -- How Much Exercise is Enough? -- Exercise in the Treatment of Common Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases -- Challenges of Exercise Adherence and Facilitating Behavior Change -- Summary -- Definitions -- ch. 11 Emerging Concepts: Exercise Pharmacology and Exercise Genomics -- Exercise Pharmacology -- Exercise Genomics -- Summary -- Definitions.