Exercise Physiology

The essential text for graduate students studying exercise physiology.

Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications, Sixth Edition, provides advanced exercise physiology students with the high-level background information needed to excel in the field of exercise physiology. With guidance from expert authors at the forefront of exercise physiology, explore the interrelationship of exercise, metabolism, and energy storage.

With special attention devoted to revisions that add clarity and consistency throughout the text, the sixth edition also contains a wealth of other updates:

• More information on the lactate shuttle theory—from lead author George Brooks, the developer of the concept
• Updated content covering metaboreflex, lipid metabolism, and pulmonary ventilation
• Expanded discussion of the control of gene expression of muscle protein
• New content on diseases and guidelines on prevention and management
• Updated information on metabolite homeostasis

Often referred to as the "bible of the field," Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications unpacks the principles of bioenergetics, taking readers through the mechanisms of performance as determined by physical and chemical factors. The evolution of exercise physiology as a field is traced back through history, framing present-day breakthroughs through the lens of historical practices. Readers will investigate the capabilities and limits of human physical function, examining exercise not just from a high-performance perspective but also in terms of health benefits.

The text has added pedagogical learning aids that make engaging with the content easier, such as chapter objectives, chapter summaries, and review questions. Original figures and tables from the authors encourage critical thinking and help with the practical application of concepts in the book.

Students can rest assured that they are learning from legends with the sixth edition of Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications. With updated content and new breakthroughs, as well as the book's reputation as a must-use resource, this text is the best choice for graduate students in exercise physiology.