Total Fitness and Wellness, 8th edition

Scott K. Powers
, Stephen L. Dodd

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Total Fitness and Wellness provides a solid foundation in fitness and wellness with the tools for making healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The easy-to-use text provides a clear learning path through practical fitness information that you can incorporate into your own life.

The 8th Edition presents current research and topics of interest such as eating disorders, stress-management strategies, barefoot running, Pilates, diabetes and pre-diabetes, ergogenic dietary supplements, at-home fitness equipment, antioxidants and emotional health. The text includes access to MyDietAnalysis, a diet and activity tracking tool that gives you an easy way to analyze your physical activity and daily nutrient intake.

ISBN-13: 9780135613566

Subject: Health & Kinesiology

Category: Fitness & Wellness

Understanding Fitness and Wellness
General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness
Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription
Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance
Improving Flexibility
Body Composition
Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan
Nutrition for Health and Fitness
Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Stress Management
Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention
Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Addiction and Substance Abuse

APPENDICES

Answers to Study Questions
Nutritive Value of Selected Foods and Fast Foods