Physical activity and health

"Sedentary habits have been identified as a major public health problem in many countries. The timely Physical Activity and Health fills an unmet need by providing a thorough treatment of the relationship between physical activity and heahh outcomes." "Physical Activity and Health begins by defining basic concepts and then tracing the history of the subject. It then brings together the results of the most important studies in this rapidly changing field. It also summarizes evidence accumulated on the levels of physical activity and fitness and variations with age, between genders, and among ethnic groups." "The text explains the latest advances in understanding the effects of acute and chronic participation in…