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Total Fitness and Wellness, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (June 4, 2019) © 2020

  • Scott K. Powers University of Florida
  • Stephen L. Dodd University of Florida

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Title overview

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.

Table of contents

  1. Understanding Fitness and Wellness
  2. General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness
  3. Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription
  4. Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance
  5. Improving Flexibility
  6. Body Composition
  7. Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan
  8. Nutrition for Health and Fitness
  9. Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
  10. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
  11. Stress Management
  12. Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention
  13. Cancer
  14. Sexually Transmitted Infections
  15. Addiction and Substance Abuse

APPENDICES

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

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