Search

Fitness Professional's Handbook translates key concepts into practical application by guiding the reader through screening participants, conducting fitness tests, evaluating the major components of fitness, and prescribing appropriate exercise.

Nutrition and Fitness provides detailed information on a wide variety of related topics that fall into the following five subject areas: body; diet and nutrition; human behavior; illness, injury, and disorders; and prevention and cure.

This resource no traveler should be without promotes a diet that works well for both road warriors and occasional tourists. Includes analyses of airport, airline, and hotel food, and offers specific exercise strategies.

A high school textbook designed to promote lifelong fitness and well-being, encouraging students to develop an effective, entertaining exercise and nutrition program, explaining the benefits of good health and describing various types of fitness activities.

Summary: 1197 entries to books dealing with current topics of disease prevention and health promotion. Intended for layman and health personnel. Covers specific areas of aging, alcoholism and drug abuse, fitness and exercise, nutrition, women's health, health education, environment, industry, and mental health. Each entry gives bibliographic information and annotation. Author index

Discusses the concept of weight management as well as the role that social, cultural, and genetic factors play in determining weight and body size.

A comprehensive, vital and practical program of health and fitness for those who want to achieve their unlimited potential.