As more people strive to live healthier and longer, exercise and physical activity are vital components to achieve these goals. Even more critically, exercise advice, consultation and prescription should be evidence-based to ensure efficacy and safety.
Science Behind Exercise addresses the need for compiled and critically analyzed studies for the exercise physiologist in their consultations with clients. Topics will cover exercise, such as: weight loss and management, strength training, cardiovascular fitness and other issues relating to physical activity and exercise.
This book provides simplified yet comprehensive explanations of the evidence available and the physiological mechanisms related to exercise, fitness and health. Overall, this book will help propagate proper exercise and physical activity practices and to assist exercise professionals, fitness instructors and medical professionals in applying evidence-based knowledge during their interactions with clients.
1. Energy and Metabolism: Biggest Loser (Lose what?)2. Cardiovascular
Fitness: Thats what its all about3. Musculoskeletal Strength: The
bone-muscle-fat connection4. The Side-Effects of Exercise on Brain and Immune
Functions5. Get Moving From sedentary to NEAT to physical activity
Dr. Vina Phei Sean Tan is a senior lecturer in the Department of Exercise & Sports Science, in the School of Health Sciences at the Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Tan specializes in clinical exercise prescription; exercise physiology; pediatric bone health; and musculoskeletal health. She is a recipient of the Young Investigator Award in 2014 from the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the New Investigator Award in 2015 from the European Calcified Tissue Society. Dr. Tans research interests include physical activity and bone health in youth, older adults and type 2 diabetics, as well as adolescent physical activity and sedentary behavior.
