Get Fit, Stay Well!, 4th edition
- Janet L. Hopson
- , Rebecca J Donatelle
- , Tanya R. Littrell
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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, Get 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. Get Fit, Stay Well! also includes Mastering™ Health--helping instructors track and assess student progress, while giving students the tools they need to adopt healthy habits today and tomorrow.
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Published by Pearson (November 13th 2017) - Copyright © 2018
ISBN-13: 9780134873732
Subject: Health & Kinesiology
Category: Fitness & Wellness
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
11. Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases
12. Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
13. Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction
14. Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections
15. Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness
Putting It All Together: Your Total Fitness Program
Appendix: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions
References
Photo Credits
Index