Tired of the same old fitness advice? You know the drill: Eat less, exercise more, and life will be grand. Sounds easy enough, so why don’t the results follow? And most of all, what can you do to achieve your fitness goals?
Fitness Illustrated allows you to see exercise and activity from a whole new perspective. In this one-of-a-kind guide, author Brian Sharkey takes you inside each type of activity to show you what works, what doesn’t, and why! You’ll go beyond the basics to see how your body changes with increased activity. From how muscles gain size and strength to the effect of aerobic activity on heart and lung function, this is fitness as you have never seen it before.
Chapter 1. Activity and Fitness: Why Get Fit?
Chapter 2. Understanding Aerobic Fitness: O2 and You
Chapter 3. Aerobic Fitness Training: A Gentle Pastime
Chapter 4. Aerobic Programs: Have It Your Way
Chapter 5. Understanding Muscular Fitness: Strength and Endurance
Chapter 6. Muscular Fitness Training: Shape Yourself
Chapter 7. Muscular Programs: Designed for You
Chapter 8. Nutrition and Weight Control: Eat to Live
Chapter 9. Health Issues and Exercise Tips: Overcoming Hurdles
Chapter 10. Fitness Facts and Fallacies: What’s the Truth?
Chapter 11. Vitality and Longevity: Add Life to Your Years
Brian Sharkey, PhD, is a leading fitness researcher, educator, and author. Sharkey has more than 45 years of experience in exercise, sport, and work physiology. He is professor emeritus at the University of Montana, where he served as director of the Human Performance Laboratory and remains associated with the university and lab. He currently serves as a consultant with several federal agencies in the areas of fitness, health, and work capacity, especially of wildland firefighters. He has won several awards for his work, including the 2009 International Association of Wildland Fire’s Wildland Fire Safety Award for his contributions to wildland firefighter safety and health.