Physical Activity, Exercise, Sedentary Behavior and Health

Kazuyuki Kanosue (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 4431553320 / ISBN 13: 9784431553328

Editore: Springer, 2015

Physical Activity, Exercise, Sedentary Behavior and Health | Kazuyuki Kanosue (u. a.) | Buch | xi | Englisch | 2015 | Springer | EAN 9784431553328 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Codice articolo 105054476

Riassunto:

The aim of this book is to present current views about physical activity and the benefits of physical activity in preventing and ameliorating various health conditions that are of worldwide concern. This book was developed as a compilation of the accomplishments of the five-year Global COE (Center of Excellence) “Sport Sciences for the Promotion of Active Life” Program at the Faculty of Sport Sciences of Waseda University, Saitama, Japan. The first part establishes the research methodology and discusses the current status of physical activity. Topics covered include the prevalence of physical inactivity and highly sedentary behavior in different populations as well as strategies that can be adopted to promote physical activity. The second part focuses on the physiological effects of physical activity. Topics covered include physiological responses to exercise by the autonomic nervous system, the endocrine system, vascular functioning, postprandial blood glucose control, and inflammatory processes. The relationship between exercise and appetite is discussed, as is the influence of exercise on food intake and weight regulation. Additionally, the influence of exercise on protein regulation and posttranslational modifications is introduced. The final part discusses the role of physical activity in preventing lifestyle-related health issues and improving the quality of life, especially for the elderly. The contents should be of interest to anyone who is concerned with the human physiologic response to exercise and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, including sports and exercise science researchers as well as those involved with medicine, public health, physiology, nutrition, and elder care.

Informazioni sull'autore: Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. Kazuyuki Kanosue, Ph.D.
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University

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Titolo: Physical Activity, Exercise, Sedentary ...
Casa editrice: Springer
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Buch
Condizione: Neu