As in the publication of the first edition of Exercise Physiology: Nutrition,

Energy, and Human Performance in 1981, this seventh edition reflects our continued
commitment to integrate the concepts and science of the different disciplines that
contribute to a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation of modern-day
exercise physiology. Consistent with previous editions, we believe firmly that the
content domain of exercise physiology must be predicated on the logical and natural
flow of basic knowledge concerning nutrient-energy intake, nutrient-energy
metabolism, and systems physiology as related to submaximal and maximal human
movement. Current concepts of energy balance intimately link the role of physical
inactivity to the creeping obesity epidemic that continues to afflict the worlds
population. We are encouraged that the medical establishment and governmental
agencies have finally acknowledged regular physical activity as an important weapon
in the armamentarium for prevention and rehabilitation of diverse disease states,
including obesity.

We are gratified with the small part we have played in the education of more than
350,000 undergraduate and graduate students who have used this text since the
publication of the first edition in 1981. A source of great pride for us is that
some of the first students enrolled in our own classes that used this text have
gone on to earn advanced degrees in the same or similar fields. This tradition of
textbook adoption has now been passed down to their students, many of whom comprise
the next generation of aspiring teachers, exercise specialists, and researchers. In
fact, one of us (VK) has had the opportunity on three different occasions to teach
students whose parents were former students. We are forever grateful to our former
teachers and mentors for igniting a spark that has not diminished. We hope you will
become as excited as we first were (and continue to be) in the science of exercise
physiology and human performance.

ORGANIZATION

This seventh edition maintains the same seven-section structure as previous

editions, including an introductory section about the origins of exercise
physiology and a concluding On the Horizons section that deals with a maturing
effort in exercise physiology to incorporate molecular biology to human performance
and the many interrelated aspects of health and disease.

FEATURES

Many features throughout the text are included to engage the student and facilitate
learning. These include the following: Introduction: A View of the Past. The texts
introduction, Exercise Physiology: Roots and Historical Perspectives, reflects
our interest and respect for the earliest underpinnings of the field, and the
direct and indirect contributions of the men and women physicians/scientists who
contributed to the field. In a Practical Sense. This element in every chapter
highlights practical applications that include:

Lowering high blood pressure with dietary intervention: the DASH diet
Leveraging nutrition to prevent chronic athletic fatigue
Predicting VO2max during pregnancy from submaximal exercise heart rate and
oxygen consumption
Predicting energy expenditure during treadmill walking and running
Determining anaerobic power and capacity: the Wingate cycle ergometer test
Predicting pulmonary function variables in males and females
Measuring lactate threshold
Blood pressure measurement, classifications, and recommended follow-up
Placing electrodes of bipolar and 12-lead ECG recordings
Diabetes, hypoglycemia, and exercise
Protecting the lower back
Assessing heat quality of the environment: how hot is too hot?