The exercise health connection /
David C. Nieman.
- Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, 1997.
- x, 317 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Physical activity, health and the human body: Physical activity components and health -- How the body adapts to exercise -- Part II: Physical activity, disease and disability: Coronary heart disease -- Cancer -- Stroke -- Diabetes -- Osteoporosis -- Arthritis -- Low back pain -- Asthma -- Infection and the immune system -- Cigarette smoking -- Blood cholesterol -- High blood pressure -- Nutritional habits -- Sleep -- Weight management -- Stress management -- Part III: Physical activity and the life cycle: Children and youth -- Special issues for women -- The elderly -- The benefits of regular exercise.