SECTION I: THE PHYSIOLOGY, Chapter 1 Basic Physiological Concepts, SECTION II: EXERCISE & FITNESS, Chapter 2 Health Risks and Exercise, Chapter 3 Methods of Exercise Testing, Chapter 4 Measurements of Body Composition, Chapter 5 Flexibility, Warm-Up, and Cool-Down Exercises, Chapter 6 Principles of Aerobic Fitness Training, Chapter 7 Strength-Training Techniques, Chapter 8 Low Back Pain and the Effects of an Exercise Program, Chapter 9 Contraindicated Exercise, Chapter 10 Fitness Equipment, Chapter 11 Exercise Leadership and Motivation, Chapter 12 Exercise in Special Populations, Chapter 13 Medications and Exercise, Chapter 14 Care and Prevention of Exercise-Related Injuries, Chapter 15 Civil Liability in Fitness Programming, SECTION IV: LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS, Chapter 16 Cardiovascular Disease: Etiology and Risk Reduction, Chapter 17 Nutrition for Optimal Health and Performance, Chapter 18 Principles of Weight Management, Chapter 19 Stress Management, APPENDICES, Appendix A: Fitness Testing and General Exercise Guidelines, Appendix B: Body Composition, Appendix C: Exercise Circuit, Index