Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness/Alternate Ed
by Fahey, Thomas D.; Insel, Paul M.; Roth, Walton T.Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-02-01
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill College
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Summary
Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness can help you incorporate fitness and wellness into your daily life. It provides accurate, up-to-date coverage of the components of health-related fitness, as well as indepth discussion of other key wellness topics. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. iii |
| Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management | p. 1 |
| Wellness: The New Health Goal | p. 2 |
| Reaching Wellness Through Lifestyle Management | p. 7 |
| Tips for Today | p. 18 |
| Summary | p. 18 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 18 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 20 |
| Basic Principles of Physical Fitness | p. 25 |
| Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Fitness | p. 26 |
| Health-Related Components of Physical Fitness | p. 29 |
| Principles of Physical Training: Adaptation to Stress | p. 32 |
| Designing Your Own Exercise Program | p. 34 |
| Tips for Today | p. 39 |
| Summary | p. 39 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 40 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 42 |
| Cardiorespiratory Endurance | p. 47 |
| Basic Physiology of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise | p. 48 |
| Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise | p. 53 |
| Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness | p. 56 |
| Developing A Cardiorespiratory Endurance Program | p. 59 |
| Exercise Injuries | p. 64 |
| Tips for Today | p. 66 |
| Summary | p. 67 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 68 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 69 |
| Muscular Strength and Endurance | p. 79 |
| Benefits of Muscular Strength and Endurance | p. 80 |
| Assessing Muscular Strength and Endurance | p. 81 |
| Fundamentals of Weight Training | p. 82 |
| Creating A Successful Weight Training Program | p. 86 |
| Tips for Today | p. 109 |
| Summary | p. 109 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 111 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 111 |
| Flexibility and Low-Back Health | p. 123 |
| Benefits of Flexibility and Stretching Exercises | p. 124 |
| What Determines Flexibility? | p. 125 |
| Assessing Flexibility | p. 126 |
| Creating A Successful Program to Develop Flexibility | p. 126 |
| Preventing and Managing Low-Back Pain | p. 133 |
| Tips for Today | p. 141 |
| Summary | p. 141 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 142 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 144 |
| Body Composition | p. 155 |
| What Is Body Composition, and Why Is It Important? | p. 156 |
| Assessing Body Composition | p. 158 |
| Setting Body Composition Goals | p. 163 |
| Making Changes in Body Composition | p. 164 |
| Tips for Today | p. 164 |
| Summary | p. 164 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 166 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 166 |
| Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program | p. 175 |
| Developing a Personal Fitness Plan | p. 176 |
| Putting Your Plan Into Action | p. 182 |
| Maintaining Your Program: Fit for Life | p. 183 |
| Exercise Guidelines for People with Special Health Concerns | p. 184 |
| Exercise Guidelines for Life Stages | p. 187 |
| Tips for Today | p. 188 |
| Summary | p. 189 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 189 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 189 |
| Sample Programs for Popular Activities | p. 190 |
| Nutrition | p. 203 |
| Nutritional Requirements: Components of a Healthy Diet | p. 204 |
| Nutritional Guidelines: Planning Your Diet | p. 218 |
| Nutritional Planning: Making Informed Choices About Food | p. 229 |
| A Personal Plan: Applying Nutritional Principles | p. 234 |
| Tips for Today | p. 236 |
| Summary | p. 236 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 239 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 240 |
| Nutrition Resources | p. 242 |
| Weight Management | p. 253 |
| Health Implications of Overweight and Obesity | p. 254 |
| Factors Contributing to Excess Body Fat | p. 255 |
| Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle for Successful Weight Management | p. 257 |
| Approaches to Overcoming a Weight Problem | p. 261 |
| Body Image | p. 266 |
| Eating Disorders | p. 268 |
| Creating an Individual Weight-Management Plan | p. 270 |
| Tips for Today | p. 272 |
| Summary | p. 272 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 273 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 274 |
| Stress | p. 283 |
| What Is Stress? | p. 284 |
| Stress and Wellness | p. 287 |
| Common Sources of Stress | p. 289 |
| Managing Stress | p. 291 |
| Getting Help | p. 298 |
| Tips for Today | p. 300 |
| Summary | p. 300 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 301 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 302 |
| Cardiovascular Health | p. 307 |
| Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease | p. 308 |
| Major Forms of Cardiovascular Disease | p. 313 |
| Protecting Yourself Against Cardiovascular Disease | p. 319 |
| Tips for Today | p. 321 |
| Summary | p. 321 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 323 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 324 |
| Cancer | p. 327 |
| What Is Cancer? | p. 328 |
| Common Cancers | p. 329 |
| The Causes of Cancer | p. 336 |
| Preventing Cancer | p. 339 |
| Tips for Today | p. 340 |
| Summary | p. 342 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 343 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 344 |
| Substance Use and Abuse | p. 347 |
| Addictive Behavior | p. 348 |
| Psychoactive Drugs | p. 350 |
| Alcohol | p. 354 |
| Tobacco | p. 358 |
| Tips for Today | p. 365 |
| Summary | p. 365 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 366 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 367 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | p. 373 |
| The Major Stds | p. 374 |
| Other Stds | p. 386 |
| What You Can Do | p. 387 |
| Tips for Today | p. 388 |
| Summary | p. 388 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 389 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 390 |
| Wellness for Life | p. 393 |
| Developing Successful Interpersonal Relationships | p. 394 |
| Meeting the Challenges of Aging | p. 399 |
| Using the Health Care System Intelligently | p. 400 |
| Environmental Health | p. 403 |
| Fit and Well for Life | p. 405 |
| Tips for Today | p. 407 |
| Summary | p. 406 |
| For Further Exploration | p. 407 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 408 |
| Injury Prevention and Personal Safety | p. 1 |
| Nutritional Content of Common Foods | p. 1 |
| Nutritional Content of Popular Items from Fast-Food Restaurants | p. 1 |
| Monitoring Your Progress | p. 1 |
| Behavior Change Workbook | p. 1 |
| Index | p. 1 |
| Boxes | |
| Take Charge | |
| Critical Consumer | |
| Wellness Connection | |
| Dimensions of Diversity | |
| In Focus | |
| Behavior Change Workbook Activities | |
| Developing a Plan for Behavior Change and Completing a Contract | |
| Overcoming Obstacles to Behavior Change | |
| Laboratory Activities | |
| Your Wellness Profile | p. 21 |
| Lifestyle Evaluation | p. 23 |
| Your Physical Activity Profile | p. 43 |
| Safety of Exercise Participation | p. 45 |
| Assessing Your Current Level of Cardiorespiratory Endurance | p. 71 |
| Developing an Exercise Program for Cardiorespiratory Endurance | p. 77 |
| Assessing Your Current Level of Muscular Strength | p. 113 |
| Assessing Your Current Level of Muscular Endurance | p. 117 |
| Designing and Monitoring a Strength Training Program | p. 121 |
| Assessing Your Current Level of Flexibility | p. 145 |
| Creating a Personalized Program for Developing Flexibility | p. 151 |
| Assessing Low-Back Muscular Endurance and Posture | p. 153 |
| Assessing Body Composition | p. 167 |
| Determining a Target Body Weight | p. 173 |
| A Personal Fitness Program Plan and Contract | p. 199 |
| Getting to Know Your Fitness Facility | p. 201 |
| Your Daily Diet Versus the Food Guide Pyramid | p. 245 |
| Dietary Analysis | p. 249 |
| Informed Food Choices | p. 251 |
| Calculating Daily Energy Balance | p. 275 |
| Identifying Weight-Loss Goals and Ways to Meet Them | p. 279 |
| Checking for Body Image Problems and Eating Disorders | p. 281 |
| Identifying Your Stress Level and Key Stressors | p. 303 |
| Stress-Management Techniques | p. 305 |
| Cardiovascular Health | p. 325 |
| Cancer Prevention | p. 345 |
| Is Alcohol a Problem in Your Life? | p. 369 |
| For Smokers Only: Why Do You Smoke? | p. 371 |
| Behaviors and Attitudes Related to STDs | p. 391 |
| Looking to the Future | p. 409 |
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