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

Published by Pearson (June 9, 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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Title overview

Get Fit, Stay Well! gives you targeted, personalized guidance to get started, keep motivated, and approach the next level in your fitness and wellness. 


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
  • 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

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