The completely revised seventh edition of Fitness & Health offers a comprehensive understanding of the exercise–health relationship and provides a framework for attaining health and fitness goals. This one-stop handbook for students and fitness professionals explores the physiology and benefits of fitness while also providing information and tools for improving health and wellness. Authors Brian J. Sharkey and Steven E. Gaskill have 60 years of combined experience in the field, as evidenced in the depth of content and accessible style of writing. The book aims not only to educate but also to inspire the audience to put the suggested methods into practice and have a positive effect on their quality of life.
Fitness & Health, Seventh Edition, includes fresh, new content and has been restructured to enhance the educational experience:
• An entirely new chapter detailing behavior change, helping readers better understand the psychology of activity and how to modify individual behaviors using documented strategies
· A revised chapter on the physiology of fitness to help readers grasp the science behind aerobic and muscular fitness
• Proven methods for achieving aerobic and muscular fitness, plus strategies for exercising in high heat and humidity, extreme cold, high altitude, and environments with low air quality
• New information on physical activity and brain health that shows how an active life improves learning, higher-order brain processes, and academic achievement
• A detailed explanation of the Exercise is Medicine movement that highlights the benefits of regular physical activity in terms of improving quality of life and reducing health risks
Students will excel with chapter summaries of content for easier review and tables and figures that organize information for quick reference. The seventh edition also includes special elements to highlight interesting content on health and fitness, including important health behaviors, testing procedures, and proven fitness programs. In addition, instructors benefit from the inclusion of new ancillaries containing an instructor guide complete with lab activities, a test package, and a presentation package plus image bank.
With Fitness & Health, students learn the body’s response to exercise and acquire strategies for motivating themselves or others to commit to an active and healthy life. The book explains how the body responds to physical activity; why physical activity is beneficial to health; and how physical activity can help people increase aerobic and muscular fitness, achieve and maintain a healthy weight, enhance performance in work and sport, and improve vitality.
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Igor Kleiner –
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book
I love 6th edition of this book. This new editon include more interestinc, contemprorary information about fitness and health. The information given both in scientific and interesting to read maner
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Good book for school and I did not have to wait for a long delivery.
Southern Mom –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Excellent fitness/health reference book – well-researched information. Easy to read and find specific information.
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Kathi Burke –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Sent it to a friend. Great info
Adolfo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Great product and great service
John L. Blount –
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book
Thank you for this helpful book. It explains everything I need because it is written step by step and each topic is explain in depth.I love and enjoy reading this book. There was very helpful information inside the book. I have learned something new things in this book.I will recommend this book to everyone.
Snowy Marigold –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Try a different book
Used as a textbook in a college class. You can tell it was written by old white guys. Lots of criticism of people that are larger sizes, lots of judgement about how exercising a lot improves how you look. Totally unnecessary and unwelcome editorializing. Aside from that, it’s poorly written. Not recommended.
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John Smith –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Had to purchase this book for a physical education class …
Had to purchase this book for a physical education class in college. We were permitted to buy the e-version, which was cheaper, so I did.It has no pages, only arbitrary “locations” that vary in the thousands from arrow-click to arrow-click. Very disappointing way to spend money.
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Amazon Customer –
All you need to know about health and fitness
A comprehensive guide to fitness and health. Presents both the arguments for being fit and the prescription to get you there. Found the section on mental and cognitive health most interesting.
Maz –
EXTREMELY GOOD PURCHASE
Brian Sharkey has been writing books on fitness and health for 40 years, and I have spent 40 years trying to find the magic formula. This book weighs 1260g and has over 450 pages. American but the science behind it is the same. Although purchased 2nd hand it arrived in an excellent condition. This book must have everything in it, and what it hasn’t isn’t worth knowing.
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