Get Fit, Stay Well! Brief Edition, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 4, 2017) © 2018

  • Janet L. Hopson San Francisco State University
  • Rebecca J Donatelle Emeritus, Oregon State University
  • Tanya R. Littrell Portland Community College
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For courses in Fitness and Wellness.

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Helping students find the path to lifelong fitness

Pearson eText for Get Fit, Stay Well! gives students the targeted, personalized guidance they need to get started, keep motivated, and approach the next level in their own fitness and wellness. With dynamic media and content that activates learning, Pearson eText forGet Fit, Stay Well! takes a personalized approach to fitness and wellness that students can apply for life. Maintaining the highly praised hallmarks of previous editions--integrated case studies, three-pronged labs, graphics-rich design, and extensive strength training and flexibility photos and videos--the 4th Edition further engages students with new and vibrant infographics, programs, and activities to inspire thinking and discussion.


The Brief Edition contains chapters 1-10 of the "full edition" of Get Fit, Stay Well!, with a focus on fitness topics, nutrition, weight, stress, and preventing cardiovascular disease.

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Brief Table of Contents

  1. Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness
  2. Understanding Fitness Principles
  3. Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System
  4. Building Muscular Strength & Endurance
  5. Maintaining Flexibility & Back Health
  6. Understanding Body Composition
  7. Improving Your Nutrition
  8. Managing Your Weight
  9. Managing Stress
  10. Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
    • Putting It All Together: Your Total Fitness Program

Appendix: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions

References

Photo Credits

Index

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