Fitness and Health

by Brian J. Sharkey

You know that exercise is good for you. Now you want to know why and how, and what you might do to achieve additional benefits from your physical activity. Fitness & Health is your guide to both a deeper understanding of the activity-health relationship and a map for meeting your needs and goals. The text clearly explains how the body responds to physical activity, why physical activity is so beneficial to health, and the way in which physical activity boosts the

• Aerobic and muscular fitness

• Weight control

• Performance in work and sport

• Energy and vitality

Author Brian Sharkey, former president of the American College of Sports Medicine and a world-renowned fitness authority, presents a wealth of research-based advice and activities. Sharkey provides fitness tests that are easy to administer, specifies the appropriate amount of fat intake, describes measures to prevent low back pain, and much more. Using his knowledge and examples, you will be able to design your own effective activity program.

Now considered a classic, this book builds on the success of four previous editions, which helped more than 140,000 readers experience firsthand the benefits of more physical activity. Make Fitness & Health a priority and you, too, will be rewarded.

Genres: Health, Fitness

437 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1979

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[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew a lot of the information already but I found enough valuable information to make it worth the 2 days I read through it. The chapters were broken down into easy to read sections.

[J Johnson]

Read about half, not continuing at the time. Good book.

[Dr. CEB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great foundational book about fitness and health topics. A must have resource in your personal fitness reference library!