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Informationen zum Autor Thomas D. Fahey, Ed.D., is professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Chico, where he teaches Exercise Physiology and Principles of Strength and Conditioning . He also volunteers as an assistant coach with the track and field team. He received his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Fahey has written college textbooks and trade books on exercise physiology, wellness, athletic training, weight training, personal training, golf, and ergogenic aids. He has also written hundreds of articles for scholarly journals and popular magazines. He is a contributing editor and writes monthly research columns for Muscular Development, Fitness RX for Women and Fitness RX for Men magazines. His interests include travel, skiing, golf, tennis, weight training, hiking, and discus throwing. Dr. Fahey is a world-class masters discus thrower and was an All-American discus thrower in college. He won eleven straight US National Masters Championships, five medals at the World Masters Championships (including world champion in 2003), and three gold medals in the World Masters Games. He is a former competitor in powerlifting, highland games, alpine skiing, and tennis. Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management2 Basic Principles of Physical Fitness3 Cardiorespiratory Endurance4 Muscular Strength and Endurance5 Flexibility and Low-Back Health6 Body Composition7 Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program8 Nutrition9 Weight Management10 Stress11 Cardiovascular Health12 Cancer13 Substance Use and Abuse14 Sexually Transmitted Diseases15 Wellness for LifeAppendix A Injury and Personal Safety A-1Appendix B Exercise Guidelines for People with Special Health Concerns B-1Appendix C Monitoring Your ProgressBehavior Change Workbook Index ...
