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Encyclopedia of sports medicine. Vol.2 : Endurance in sport /

Encyclopedia of sports medicine. Vol.2 : Endurance in sport / edited by R.J, Shephard and P.O. Astrand - Oxford : Blackwell Scientific, 1993. - xvi, 638 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + pbk.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1 Definitions: Semantic and physiological definitions / R. J. Shephard -- Endurance sports / P. O. Astrand -- Part 2 Basic scientific considerations: Part 2a Biological bases of endurance performance and the associated functional capacities: General considerations / R. J. Shephard -- Anatomical and anthropometric fundamentals of endurance / K. Tittel and H. Wutscherk -- Cellular metabolism and endurance / J. Henriksson -- The pulmonary system and endurance / J. A. Dempsey and M. Manohar -- Cardiac function and endurance / L. H. Hartley -- Peripheral circulation and endurance / R. J. Shephard and M. J. Plyley -- Central nervous influence on fatigue / N. H. Secher -- Muscular factors in endurance / H. Gibson and R. H. T. Edwards -- Endocrine factors in endurance / H. Galbo -- Food stores and energy reserves / E. Hultman and P. L. Greenhaff -- Part 2b Psychological aspects of endurance performance: Psychological aspects of endurance performance / P. J. O'Connor -- Part 2c Genetic determinants of endurance performance: Genetic determinants of endurance performance / C. Bouchard -- Part 2d Physical limitations of endurance performance: Mechanical constraints upon endurance performance / E. C. Frederick -- Heat exchange in hot and cold environments / E. R. Nadel -- Economy of movement and endurance performance / E. C. Frederick -- Part 3 Measurements of endurance: Factors to be measured / P. O. Astrand -- Maximal oxygen intake / R. J. Shephard -- Sport-specific ergometric equipment / A. Dal Monte, M. Faina and C. Menchinelli -- Haemoglobin, blood volume and endurance / N. Gledhill -- Muscular endurance and blood lactate / R. J. Shephard -- Metabolism in the contracting skeletal muscle / J. Henriksson -- Body composition and body energy stores / J. H. Wilmore -- Personality and endurance performance: the state - trait controversy / L. M. Leith -- Sensory processes and endurance performance / E. Cafarelli -- Environmental extremes and endurance performance / K. B. Pandolf and A. J. Young -- Part 4 Principles of endurance preparation: Influences of biological age and selection / P. O. Astrand -- Endurance conditioning / J. Svedenhag -- Diet, vitamins and fluids: intake before and after prolonged exercise / B. Nielsen -- Psychology and endurance sports / L. E. Unestahl -- Prevention of injuries in endurance athletes / P. Renstrom and P. Kannus -- Biochemical causes of fatigue and overtraining / E. A. Newsholme, E. Blomstrand, N. McAndrew and M. Parry-billings -- Reversible reproductive changes with endurance training / J. C. Prior -- Part 5 Specific population groups and endurance training: Aerobic responses to physical training in children / T. W. Rowland -- Pregnant women and endurance exercise / D. C. McKenzie -- The elderly and endurance training / M. J. Pollock, D. T. Lowenthal, J. E. Graves and J. F. Carroll -- Part 6 Clinical aspects of endurance training: Medical surveillance of endurance sport / R. J. Shephard -- Cardiovascular benefits of endurance exercise / A. R. Folsom and K. E. Ensrud -- Cardiac problems in endurance sports / R. Rost and W. Hollman -- Lung fluid movement / H. O'Brodovich -- Hyperthermia, hypothermia and problems of hydration / R. L. Hughson -- Problems of high altitude / R. J. Shephard -- Ambient air pollution and endurance performance / L. J. Folinsbee -- Effects of endurance exercise on immune response / D. C. Nieman and S. L. Nehlsen-cannarella -- Overuse syndromes / R. P. Welsh and L. J. Woodhouse -- Other health benefits of physical activity / R. J. Shephard -- Part 7 Specific issues in individual sports: Swimming as an endurance sport / L. Gullstrand -- The energetics of running / P. E. Di Prampero -- Canoeing / A. Dal Monte, P. Faccini and R. Colli -- Rowing / N. H. Secher -- Cross-country ski racing / U. Bergh And A. Forsberg -- Cycling / G. Neumann -- Triathlon training and competition / J. T. Daniels -- Mountaineering / R. B. Schoene and T. F. Hornbein -- The physiology of human-powered flight / E. R. Nadel and S. R. Bussolari -- Endurance in other sports / P. O. Astrand.

0632037075


Endurance sports.
Exercise--Physiological aspects.

613.71

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