Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook Third Edition

Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy living, offering benefits such as lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of diabetes, and helping prevent obesity. Despite these well-documented advantages, fewer than one in four Americans engage in consistent light-to-moderate exercise.

Key Features

• Explains the components of physical fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
• Highlights the relationship between exercise and nutrition, with strategies to optimize health through diet and physical activity.
• Offers guidance tailored to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, women, and individuals with specific medical conditions.
• Provides detailed coverage of various sports and physical activities, emphasizing techniques, benefits, and safety considerations.
• Serves as a practical reference for anyone seeking to improve overall fitness, adopt healthier lifestyle habits, or implement structured exercise programs.

Product Details

• Publisher: Omnigraphics Inc (1 Jan. 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0780809467
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0780809468