Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 11th Edition

Fit & Well gives students the knowledge and skills they need to make meaningful and lasting behavior change. The new edition combines proven science-based content and digital teaching and learning tools with the exciting introduction of liveWell – an innovative online, multi-media program designed to help college students improve their exercise, eating, and stress management habits.

Fit & Well motivates students through science – Fit & Well’s respected text, which is available both in print and as an integrated multimedia eBook, provides the information students need to start their journey to fitness and wellness. Fit & Well’s authoritative, science-based information is written by experts who work and teach in the field of exercise science, physical education, and health education. Fit & Well provides accurate, reliable, current information on key health and fitness topics while also addressing issues related to mind-body health, research, diversity, gender, and consumer health.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction To Wellness, Fitness, And Lifestyle Management
Chapter 2 Principles Of Physical Fitness
Chapter 3 Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 4 Muscular Strength And Endurance
Chapter 5 Flexibility And Low-Back Health
Chapter 6 Body Composition
Chapter 7 Putting Together A Complete Fitness Program
Chapter 8 Nutrition
Chapter 9 Weight Management
Chapter 10 Stress
Chapter 11 Cardiovascular Health
Chapter 12 Cancer
Chapter 13 Substance Use And Misuse
Chapter 14 Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 15 Environmental Health
APPENDIX A: INJURY PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY
APPENDIX B: EXERCISE GUIDELINES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CONCERNS
APPENDIX C: MONITORING YOUR PROGRESS