Exercise - Hot Topics |
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| Author:
| Booth, Frank W.
Chakravarthy, Manu V. |
| Series title: | Hot Topics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56053-568-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2003 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $48.00 |
Book Description:
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This exciting and timely volume presents the principles for the primary prevention of chronic conditions by exercise. It discusses the health consequences of inactivity, the biologic basis for the benefits of physical activity, and presents strategies for combating the sedentary-living epidemic. Packed with figures, graphs, and tables for easy access.
- Presents guidelines for exercise and tips on counseling patients and encouraging them to undertake exercise programs
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More Description
This exciting and timely volume presents the principles for the primary prevention of chronic conditions by exercise. It discusses the health consequences of inactivity, the biologic basis for the benefits of physical activity, and presents strategies for combating the sedentary-living epidemic. Packed with figures, graphs, and tables for easy access.
- Presents guidelines for exercise and tips on counseling patients and encouraging them to undertake exercise programs
- "Key Points" sections focus on the most important aspects of exercise
- An Attractive two-color format highlights the text
- "Pros" and "cons" feature delineates new and controversial issues
- An introductory section on "What's Hot" focuses on the cutting-edge aspects