Using an interactive approach for the evaluation of fitness levels and nutritional status, Total Fitness and
Wellness, Third Edition teaches readers how to bring about lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimal fitness
and wellness. Authors Scott Powers and Stephen Dodd, who have each taught for more than 20 years and won various
teaching awards, bring their expertise in exercise physiology to this book. In addition to covering the primary
concepts of physical fitness and wellness, the book provides a strong foundation in both exercise physiology and
nutrition while addressing important issues such as exercise-related injuries, exercise and the environment, and
exercise for special populations. For college instructors and students, or anyone interested in fitness and wellness,
fitness concepts, or personal fitness.
1. Understanding Health-Related Fitness and Wellness.
2. Fitness Evaluation: Self-Testing.
3. General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness.
4. Exercise Prescription Guidelines: Cardiorespiratory Fitness.
5. Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance.
6. Improving Flexibility.
7. Nutrition, Health, and Fitness.
8. Exercise, Diet, and Weight Control.
9. Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.
10. Stress Management and Modifying Unhealthy Behavior.
11. Exercise and the Environment.
12. Exercise for Special Populations.
13. Prevention and Rehabilitation of Exercise-Related Injuries.
14. Prevention of Cancer.
15. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Drug Abuse.
16. Life Time Fitness.
Appendix A: Healthy People 2010.
Appendix B: Nutritional Content of Common Foods and Beverages.
Appendix C: Nutritional Content of Fast Foods.
Glossary.
Index.