Publisher's Synopsis
The Complete Guide to Exercise Physiologyprovides a comprehensive picture of how energy is developed and utilised during different types of physical exercise and explains how this science actually applies in the real world in relation to resistance and cardiovascular training; low and high intensities, steady state and interval training. The ideal resource for fitness professionals, sports science students and anyone with a basic knowledge of fitness and training, as well as individuals who are keen to learn about applied exercise physiology. Includes information on: Human exercise physiology Respiratory system Cardiovascular system Neuro-muscular system Energy (ATP, breakdown and production) Anaerobic alactate (ATP, creatine phosphaste, fast glycolysis) Aerobic (slow glycolysis, kerbs cycle, electron transport chain, beta-oxidation) Training the different energy systems.
