{"product_id":"practical-guide-to-exercise-physiology-the-science-of-exercise-training-and-performance-nutrition-paperback","title":"Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology: The Science of Exercise Training and Performance Nutrition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eW. Larry Kenney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly visual exercise physiology resource--fully updated in this third edition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e takes a \u003cb\u003estraightforward approach\u003c\/b\u003e to teaching students and health and fitness professionals the fundamentals of exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. \u003cb\u003eVivid medical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e make this a clear and easy-to-follow resource on the basic principles of exercise physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text explores trending fitness concepts such as HIIT, periodization, and retraining. The third edition of \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e has been updated throughout with user-friendly examples and new references to further support the readers' learning. \u003cb\u003eKey updates\u003c\/b\u003e include these: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on training during \u003cb\u003epregnancy\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter discussing \u003cb\u003etraining masters athletes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshed \u003cb\u003ePerformance Nutrition Spotlights\u003c\/b\u003e elements, which offer advice and tips on using nutrition to support adaptations and improve performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdated artwork and photos\u003c\/b\u003e that provide visual learning opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevisions to the \u003cb\u003eIndex of Common Questions From Clients\u003c\/b\u003e, which collects the most common inquiries from clients and points to the corresponding chapter where each of those topics is covered, helping readers to \u003cb\u003equickly access the information\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing intricate physiological processes to life, \u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e teaches readers how the body responds and adapts to physical activity. A foundation in exercise physiology prepares readers to \u003cb\u003eselect appropriate training programs\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eexplain them to others\u003c\/b\u003e. The included web resource provides 22 practical checklists available as downloadable Word documents as well as case scenarios to assist students in working with athletes and clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e reviews human physiology fundamentals, including muscles and muscle adaptation, bioenergetics, and the cardiorespiratory system. \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e applies these scientific concepts to training programs designed for specific fitness goals. These goals include weight loss and improvements in strength and muscle mass, speed and power, and aerobic endurance. \u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e of the text outlines special considerations for training with pregnant women, children, and older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e will leave readers feeling confident in designing exercise programs for various populations and in their ability to explain to clients how science-based training will help them achieve their goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob Murray, PhD, FACSM, \u003c\/b\u003e was a cofounder of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and served as its director from 1985 to 2008. Dr. Murray oversaw a comprehensive program of GSSI- and university-based research in exercise science and sport nutrition, setting industry standards and consumer expectations for science-based product efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native of Pittsburgh, Dr. Murray earned his BS and MEd degrees in physical education at Slippery Rock University. He was an assistant professor of physical education and head swimming coach at Oswego State University from 1974 to 1977 before earning his PhD in exercise physiology from Ohio State University. He was an assistant and associate professor in the department of kinesiology at Boise State University from 1980 to 1985 before relocating to Chicago to begin work with Gatorade. In 2008, Dr. Murray founded Sports Science Insights LLC, a consulting group that helps clients with projects in exercise science and sport nutrition. An author of numerous publications in scientific texts and journals, and an invited speaker at professional meetings worldwide, Dr. Murray is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and an honorary member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He and his wife, Linda, live in Crystal Lake, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Larry Kenney, PhD, FACSM, FAPS, \u003c\/b\u003e is the Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance and a professor of physiology and kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Kenney was awarded the prestigious Faculty Scholar Medal by Pennsylvania State University for his research contributions. He has published more than 220 journal articles and dozens of book chapters on the topic of human responses to exercise, heat and cold stress, and dehydration as well as the biophysics of heat exchange between humans and the environment. He was continuously funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 1986 through 2015, one of the longest-running R01 grants. Over the years, he has mentored 38 MS or PhD students along with 8 postdoctoral fellows and numerous undergraduate scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Kenney is the primary author of \u003ci\u003ePhysiology of Sport and Exercise\u003c\/i\u003e, a best-selling textbook in exercise physiology. He served as president of the American College of Sports Medicine from 2003 to 2004 and received the Citation Award from that organization in 2008. He is also a fellow of the American Physiological Society and was presented with the Adolph Distinguished Lectureship Award by that organization in 2017. He is the former chair of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and serves on many scientific advisory panels, including Nike's Science Advisory Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 11 x 8.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338997969145,"sku":"9781718239630","price":151.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/1RxvIWf-G-9781718239630.webp?v=1777611344","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/practical-guide-to-exercise-physiology-the-science-of-exercise-training-and-performance-nutrition-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}