Preface 

SECTION 1 Physiology of Exercise 

Chapter 0 Introduction to the Physiology of Exercise
Chapter 1 Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology 
Chapter 2 Control of the Internal Environment 
Chapter 3 Bioenergetics 
Chapter 4 Exercise Metabolism 
Chapter 5 Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise 
Chapter 6 Exercise and the Immune System 
Chapter 7 The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement
Chapter 8 Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function 
Chapter 9 Circulatory Responses to Exercise 
Chapter 10 Respiration during Exercise 
Chapter 11 Acid-Base Balance during Exercise 
Chapter 12 Temperature Regulation 
Chapter 13 The Physiology of Training: Effects of aerobic and anaerobic training
Chapter 14 The Physiology of Resistance Training

SECTION 2 Physiology of Health and Fitness

Chapter 15 Physical Activity and Health
Chapter 16 Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness 
Chapter 17 Exercise for Special Populations 
Chapter 18 Nutrition, body composition, and weight management

SECTION 3 Physiology of Performance

Chapter 19 Factors Affecting Performance 
Chapter 20 Training for Performance 
Chapter 21 Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete 
Chapter 22 Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance 
Chapter 23 Exercise and the Environment 
Chapter 24 Ergogenic Aids 

Appendices
Appendix A: Calculation of Oxygen Uptake and Carbon Dioxide Production 
Appendix B: Dietary Reference Intakes: Estimated Energy Requirements 
Appendix C: Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamins 
Appendix D: Dietary Reference Intakes: Minerals and Elements
Appendix E: Percent Fat Estimate for Men: Sum of Triceps, Chest, and Subscapula Skinfolds 
Appendix F: Percent Fat Estimate for Women: Sum of Triceps, Abdomen, and Suprailium Skinfolds 
Appendix G: MET Equivalents for Exercise, Activities of Daily Loving, and Household Chores

Glossary 
Index