2040992
9780074711019
Written by leading authorities in the fields of exercise science, nutrition and sports medicine, this book presents recent research findings on the physiological bases of sports and on the factors that influence sports performance. Selected topics include skeletal muscle metabolism, oxygen transport system, temperature and fluid balance, fatigue and overtraining, training and nutritional strategies to enhance performance, environmental influences on physiological function and performance and gender differences. This valuable reference book is essential reading for students, scientists and clinicians with an interest in understanding and optimizing sports performance.Hargreaves, Mark is the author of 'Physiological Bases of Sports Performance', published 2003 under ISBN 9780074711019 and ISBN 0074711016.
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