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Book Detail
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Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook, Seventh Edition
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780817258 Category: ConsHlth: Health And Wellness Publication Date: 11/2024 Status: Not Yet Published Retail Price: 97.00 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
"Regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits, including a reduced risk of various chronic diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, certain cancers, and heart disease, along with improved mental well-being, longevity, and life satisfaction. Despite these advantages, only about half of adults in the United States meet the recommended levels of physical activity. The Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides comprehensive information on the health benefits of physical activity and offers guidelines for lifelong physical fitness. It includes practical suggestions for incorporating physical activity into daily life, starting an exercise program, and ensuring safety during exercise. Additionally, it covers various forms of exercise, fitness safety, and fitness considerations for people with health conditions or disabilities. The sourcebook also discusses recent trends in health and wellness, such as online training and wearable technology, and concludes with a glossary of important terms and a directory of organizations providing information on physical fitness and exercise.Part 1: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity details the physical and mental benefits of exercise, including disease prevention, improved mental health, memory enhancement, and healthy weight maintenance. Part 2: Guidelines for Lifelong Physical Fitness offers specific fitness recommendations for individuals of all ages and tips for promoting physical activity among children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.Part 3: Start Moving provides practical advice for incorporating physical activity into daily life, creating a fitness plan, overcoming barriers to exercise, and beginning an exercise program.Part 4: Exercise Basics covers various forms of exercise, from aerobic activities to individual activities like walking, biking, running, and mind-body exercises such as yoga and Pilates. Part 5: Fitness Safety discusses safety measures d
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