Textbook of work physiology : physiological bases of exercise / Per-Olof Åstrand ... [et al.] - 4th ed - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2003 - v, 649 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Textbook of work physiology / Per-Olof Åstrand, Kaare Rodahl. c1986

Includes bibliographical references (p. 570-634) and index

Our biological heritage -- The cell and its regulatory mechanisms -- The muscle and its contraction -- Motor function -- Body fluids, blood, and circulation -- Respiration -- Skeletal system -- Physical performance -- Evaluation of physical performance on the basis of tests -- Body dimensions and muscular exercise -- Physical training -- Nutrition and physical performance -- Temperature regulation -- Factors affecting performance -- Fatigue -- Applied sport physiology -- Applied work physiology -- Physical activity and health

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Work--Physiological aspects
Exercise--Physiological aspects
Exertion--physiology
Exercise--physiology
Physical Education and Training