Exercise Biochemistry

Exercise Biochemistry, 2nd Edition, simplifies a complex and technical subject by explaining how exercise affects molecular-level functioning. Written in a conversational style, it is an ideal resource for students. The book has been significantly updated to include the latest research, covering metabolism, endocrinology, and assessment in one volume. It also includes new chapters, examinations of caffeine as an ergogenic acid, and up-to-date findings on how different types of exercise can affect lipid metabolism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2019
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Exercise Biochemistry, 2nd Edition, adeptly simplifies a potentially intricate and technical subject, elucidating the profound impact of exercise on molecular-level functioning. Written in a highly conversational style, this text serves as an invaluable resource for students. This revised second edition has undergone extensive updates to incorporate the most recent research findings. It encompasses a comprehensive coverage of metabolism, endocrinology, and assessment, all within a single volume. Additional enhancements to this edition include the inclusion of new chapters, in-depth examinations of caffeine as an ergogenic acid, and up-to-date insights into how diverse types of exercise influence lipid metabolism. To aid in student learning, Exercise Biochemistry incorporates chapter objectives, summaries, key terms, sidebars, and questions throughout. Divisible into four parts, the first section introduces students to the foundational principles of biochemistry. The second part applies these basic concepts to explore the neural control of movement and muscle activity. The third section delves into the intricacies of exercise metabolism, encompassing carbohydrates, lipids, and protein. Lastly, the final section addresses biochemical assessment of individuals engaged in exercise. Exercise Biochemistry, 2nd Edition emerges as an authoritative resource, equipping future sport and exercise scientists with a clear comprehension of the profound effects of exercise on the functioning of the human body.

Weight: 1648g
Dimension: 285 x 220 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492529040
Edition number: 2 ed