Total Fitness and Wellness, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (January 4, 2019) © 2020

  • Scott K. Powers University of Florida
  • Stephen L. Dodd University of Florida
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For courses in Health and Fitness.
Total Fitness and Wellness gives students a solid foundation in fitness and wellness, while providing them with the tools they need to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The easy-to-use text provides students with a clear learning path through practical fitness information they can incorporate into their lives.
The 8th Edition presents current research and topics of student interest such as eating disorders, stress-management strategies, barefoot running, Pilates, diabetes and pre-diabetes, ergogenic dietary supplements, at-home fitness equipment, antioxidants, and emotional health.
  • 1 Understanding Fitness and Wellness
  • 2 General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness
  • 3 Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription
  • 4 Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance
  • 5 Improving Flexibility
  • 6 Body Composition
  • 7 Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan
  • 8 Nutrition for Health and Fitness
  • 9 Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
  • 10 Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
  • 11 Stress Management
  • 12 Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention
  • 13 Cancer
  • 14 Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • 15 Addiction and Substance Abuse
  • Answers to Study Questions
  • Nutritive Value of Selected Foods and Fast Foods

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