Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness or Diet Detectives Calorie Bargain Bible

Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness

Author: Peter J Maud

Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Second Edition, contains detailed descriptions of a range of accepted fitness assessment methods. This resource focuses on the general population, not just elite athletes.

Following in the footsteps of the highly successful first edition, Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Second Edition, summarizes the current scientific methods for assessment in areas such as:

*  aerobic and anaerobic power
*  capacity for sustained exercise using blood lactate, respiratory markers, and heart rate markers
*  pulmonary gas exchange
*  mechanical power and strength
*  body composition
*  joint range of motion and
*  field testing of athletes

The authors, highly respected exercise physiologists, have made significant changes in each chapter to provide up-to-date coverage of the topics and to offer complete descriptions of the techniques, procedures, and norms for accurate and effective fitness testing. In addition, the authors have included new chapters on the use of near-infrared spectrophotometry and the potential for heart rate variability in assessment. As a result, readers learn how to measure and interpret physiological changes resulting from different types of training programs for sport and for health improvement.

Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Second Edition, provides practical, detailed descriptions of a range of accepted laboratory and field methods for assessing human fitness. It is an invaluable reference for professionals and students involved in human fitness assessment, including exercise physiology practitioners, graduate students in exercise physiology, exercise science researchers, sports medicine practitioners, and human fitness evaluators.

Stephen F. Figoni

This new book summarizes the current scientific methods for assessment of various parameters of human physical and physiological fitness, including aerobic and anaerobic power, pulmonary gas exchange, mechanical power and strength, muscle structure and function, body composition, anthropometry, joint range of motion, field testing of athletes, and measurement/statistical procedures. The authors do not state the book's purpose, but it appears to be a textbook for graduate students in the exercise sciences. Although no audience is suggested, it seems appropriate for graduate students in applied and exercise physiology, as well as allied health professionals in clinical exercise physiology, kinesiotherapy, athletic training, and physical therapy. The multiple authors are reputable authorities in the exercise sciences. The book is well illustrated with photos, diagrams, graphs, and tables. Each chapter includes a concise theoretical background, description of relevant instrumentation, specific measurement procedures and test protocols, discussion of validity and reliability, and up-to-date references. This would be a very useful book for students and researchers in exercise physiology and fields related to physical/physiological performance of athletes and healthy individuals. It summarizes many diverse aspects of physical fitness usually found in several separate textbooks or many research papers. Some topics not covered in the book are neurologic and hemodynamic tests and measurements and methods appropriate for persons with medical conditions and physical disabilities.

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Reviewer: Stephen F. Figoni, PhD (University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description: This new book summarizes the current scientific methods for assessment of various parameters of human physical and physiological fitness, including aerobic and anaerobic power, pulmonary gas exchange, mechanical power and strength, muscle structure and function, body composition, anthropometry, joint range of motion, field testing of athletes, and measurement/statistical procedures.
Purpose: The authors do not state the book's purpose, but it appears to be a textbook for graduate students in the exercise sciences.
Audience: Although no audience is suggested, it seems appropriate for graduate students in applied and exercise physiology, as well as allied health professionals in clinical exercise physiology, kinesiotherapy, athletic training, and physical therapy. The multiple authors are reputable authorities in the exercise sciences.
Features: The book is well illustrated with photos, diagrams, graphs, and tables. Each chapter includes a concise theoretical background, description of relevant instrumentation, specific measurement procedures and test protocols, discussion of validity and reliability, and up-to-date references.
Assessment: This would be a very useful book for students and researchers in exercise physiology and fields related to physical/physiological performance of athletes and healthy individuals. It summarizes many diverse aspects of physical fitness usually found in several separate textbooks or many research papers. Some topics not covered in the book are neurologic and hemodynamic tests and measurements and methods appropriate for persons with medical conditions and physical disabilities.

Booknews

A text that brings together contributions from exercise physiologists to describe the techniques, procedures, and norms for accurate and effective fitness testing. It explains how to measure and interpret physiological changes resulting from different types of training programs for athletics and for health improvement. It provides insights into direct and indirect methods for determining aerobic power, breath-by-breath pulmonary gas exchange, and reasons and methods for anaerobic threshold measurement. For professionals and students involved in human fitness assessment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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3 Stars from Doody

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Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible: More Than 1,000 Calorie Bargains in Supermarkets, Kitchens, Offices, Restaurants, at the Movies, for Special Occasions, and More

Author: Charles Stuart Platkin

THE ULTIMATE DIETER'S REFERENCE GUIDE!
The Diet Detective returns, sharing his secrets for turning your favorite foods into "Calorie Bargains," with his easy-to-follow reference guide for healthy eating.
In The Diet Detective's Count Down, public health advocate Charles Stuart Platkin broke down thousands of popular foods into their "exercise equivalents" -- the time it took to walk, run, swim, bike, or dance off their calories. Now, the Diet Detective takes his philosophy one step further -- separating truth from myth, dispelling misconceptions, and giving you the best choices for meals and snacks, anytime, anywhere. From your favorite restaurants to the aisles of the grocery store, no food has escaped Platkin's scrutiny.
We look for bargains everywhere. What if we were as cost conscious about our calorie consumption as we are about our spending? How can we be sure we're making good use of the foods we consume? The answer: Look for Calorie Bargains.
The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible is the ultimate dieter's reference guide. It's dieting made easy -- with the information that readers crave, can have fun with, and can put into practice immediately.

Table of Contents:

ContentsIntroductionPART ONE / Find Your Calorie Bargains What's a Calorie Anyway? Take the Three-Day Food ChallengeThe Power of One What Makes It Difficult for You to Eat Healthfully?A Final Word about Using The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain BiblePART TWO / What to Eat When You're Eating OutThe Basics Restaurant ShockersRestaurant Calorie Rip-offs Fast Food Casual Dining Family Dining Coffeehouses Deli Food Convenience Stores Bar Food At the Stadium At the Movies Appetizers Sandwiches Mexican FoodItalian FoodChinese FoodSteak Houses Seafood Japanese Food DessertsPART THREE / At the Supermarket The Basics: What's Healthy and What's NotOrganic Foods Omega-3 Basics Keeping Healthy Foods Healthy Wonder Foods: Fruits Wonder Foods: Veggies Super Spices Whole Grains Sources of ProteinEggsFrozen Meals Soups Hot DogsCookies, Crackers, and ChipsCondiments ChocolateIce CreamFood Fads, Facts, and FictionPART FOUR / At Home and in the KitchenKitchen Tools Preparation and Stocking the KitchenSecrets of Eating Healthy at HomeFast and Healthy Home CookingBreakfastBurgersSaladsSaucesBarbecues and PicnicsBrown-bag Lunches PART FIVE / Holidays and Other Special Occasions Halloween ChoicesThanksgiving DinnerChristmas and Other Holiday PartiesAt the MallSports and TV Watching.The Big GameFueling for a Job InterviewAt the OfficeWedding Day Romantic Dinner for TwoTravelingWhen You're Flying Eating after DarkAcknowledgments