Fitness & Health - 6th Edition

By Brian J. Sharkey and Steven Gaskill

Book Overview

Discover how to achieve the maximum benefits of physical activity. This sixth edition of Fitness & Health is your guide to both a deeper understanding of the exercise-health relationship and a map for meeting your individual needs and goals. The book clearly explains how the body responds to physical activity, why physical activity is so beneficial to health, and the way in which physical activity enhances these areas of fitness: - Aerobic and muscular fitness - Weight control - Performance in work and sport - Energy and vitality Authors Brian Sharkey, former president of the American College of Sports Medicine and a world-renowned fitness authority, and sport physiologist and Olympic coach Steven Gaskill present a wealth of research-based advice and activities. They provide information on aerobic fitness and prescription, which emphasizes sustained fitness, and incorporate the latest research and nutrition information regarding weight control. Considered a classic, this revised and updated edition has already helped thousands of readers experience firsthand the benefits of more physical activity. Make Fitness & Health a priority and you, too, will be rewarded.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736056149
• ISBN13: 9780736056144
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Brian Sharky at his Best!

My first Brian Sharkey book I picked up in the late 70's when I was a graduate student in exercise science. What I liked about Sharkey's writing was that he wrote so I could understand the science behind the exercise principles without making me feel inferior. You can tell I am a Brian Sharkey book fan and this book is Sharkey at his best. I love the Vitality and Longevity section, for much of my practice is with middle aged adults who are looking for ways to "re-energize" their lives. This is a must for those of us who are practicing in worksites and looking for a way to keep up with the science of fitness and wellness. William B. Baun, EPD, FAWHP

Excellent Fitness Book

This book covers every area you need to know about in order to get and stay fit and healthy. The book evens gives you suggestions on when (how often) you should get certain tests, exams, and immunizations. It describes many tests and what outcomes you should look for in each one. It also includes a Health Risk Analysis for you to take. It covers all aspects of Aerobic Fitness as well as Muscular Fitness giving you suggestions, tips and photos demonstrating different exercises. The book is so complete it even covers nutrition and other basic health information. This section includes a long list of foods and their caloric content as well as the caloric expenditure during various activities. It also covers different diets giving you the good and the bad and telling you which ones you should avoid. There's so much more in this book than there's time for in this interview. My suggestion is to get this book - even if you are into fitness you will learn something.

Bought for a class, keep for life!

Absolutely one of the best Fitness books I have read. Granted it is written as a textbook, this is a must read for those trying to lose weight or improve their fitness level. I'm using it for a class that I'm currently taking, and as a beginner Fitness and Wellness student, this explained many things clearly.

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the book was sent in a very timely manner and was in great shape

A complete book

Very easy to read and to understand, every concept is given with statistic/scientific demonstrations. No mystery behind the subject. This book is especially good for people interested in going deeper in the subject from every different point of view. This in not for people who simply want to be told how to gain health and fitness, but it's for people who also want to know why...