Includes bibliographical references (pages 506-510) and index.

Section I Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness -- 1 Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction -- 2 Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness -- 3 Self-Management Skills for Health Behavior Change -- Section II Foundations of Physical Activity -- 4 Preparing for Physical Activity -- 5 The Health Benefits of Physical Activity -- 6 How Much Physical Activity Is Enough? -- Section III Engaging in Regular Physical Activity -- 7 Adopting an Active Lifestyle -- 8 Cardiorespiratory Endurance -- 9 Vigorous Aerobic, Anaerobic, Sport, and Recreational Activities -- 10 Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise --11 Flexibility and Stretching Activities -- 12 Advanced Fitness Training -- Section IV Establishing Healthy Eating Habits -- 13 Body Composition and Health -- 14 Nutrition and Principles of Healthy Eating --15 Principles of Effective Weight Control -- Section V Managing Stress -- 16 Stress and Health -- 17 Stress-Management Strategies -- Section VI Avoiding Destructive Behaviors -- 18 The Use and Abuse of Tobacco and Other Nicotine Products -- 19 The Use and Abuse of Alcohol -- 20 The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs -- Section VII Adopting Preventive Habits -- 21 Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections -- 22 Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats -- 23 Body Mechanics and Care of the Back -- 24 Making Informed Consumer Choices -- 25 Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change -- Appendixes -- A Metric Conversion Charts -- B Calories of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats in Foods -- References -- Index.

"This edition of Concepts of Fitness and Wellness has been thoroughly updated with new elements aimed at enhancing student learning. Readers will find an even stronger focus on personal responsibility and self-management skills as these are critical for adopting and sustaining healthy lifestyles. Each Concept begins with Learning Objectives and a new element Why It Matters! to introduce key themes that help students see the direct relevance of the material. Each Concept ends with a new section Using Self-Management Skills to help the reader apply the information to everyday life. Updated descriptions in the Strategies for Action section then introduce the specific lab activities that provide opportunities to practice and learn these self-management skills. The educational features in each Concept have also been completely updated, with new links and questions available in Connect to promote personal exploration of the content. A variety of video vignettes are embedded within the eBook and linked to Connect activities to help explain complex issues and provide opportunities for personal reflection and critical thinking"-- Provided by publisher.