New to this Edition

Fully updated. Includes updated statistics on cardiovascular disease and a new list of different types of cardiovascular disease; expanded information on floor aerobics, step aerobics, circuit aerobics, water aerobics, and kick boxing aerobics with new Fit Lists describing specific movements in each activity; added strengthening exercises using exercise tubing for resistance; expanded the discussion of body composition measurement techniques to include the DXA scan and the BodPod. More emphasis given that males can also have issues related to disordered eating.
New and increased photos. Includes an increased number of photos demonstrating a variety of strength training exercises, new photos demonstrating both pilates and yoga techniques, and photos of individuals from a range of fitness levels, providing an excellent visual guide to the proper execution of exercises, stretches, and activities.

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