As more people strive to live healthier and longer, exercise and physical activity are vital components to achieve these goals. Even more critically, exercise advice, consultation and prescription should be evidence-based to ensure efficacy and safety.

Science Behind Exercise addresses the need for compiled and critically analyzed studies for the exercise physiologist in their consultations with clients. Topics will cover exercise, such as: weight loss and management, strength training, cardiovascular fitness and other issues relating to physical activity and exercise.

This book provides simplified yet comprehensive explanations of the evidence available and the physiological mechanisms related to exercise, fitness and health. Overall, this book will help propagate proper exercise and physical activity practices and to assist exercise professionals, fitness instructors and medical professionals in applying evidence-based knowledge during their interactions with clients.

• Addresses the gap where there is a need to summarize systematically compiled and critically analyzed studies, applicable in Exercise Physiology consultations
• Covers major topics such as energy/metabolism, cardiovascular fitness, musculoskeletal strength and development, exercise safety and other related topic areas
• Includes brief explanations and studies on nutrition within each major topic covered