Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications [Hardcover]

George A. Brooks (Author), Thomas D. Fahey (Author), Timothy G. White (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1559343656 | ISBN-13: 978-1559343657 | Publication Date: September 1995 | Edition: 2nd

Considered a standard in the field, this text integrates Bioenergetics into every chapter and provides a comprehensive survey of current data and research in exercise physiology. In-depth discussion of all areas of exercise physiology makes this text an invaluable resource for students in exercise science, kinesiology, sports medicine, human biodynamics, and physical education.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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About the Author

Dr. George Brooks is Professor VII; Director, Exercise Physiology Laboratory at The University of California - Berkeley.

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Dr. Kenneth Baldwin is Professor Physiology & Biophysics at The University of California - Irvine. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 880 pages
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co; 2nd edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559343656
• ISBN-13: 978-1559343657
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,004,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent compendium on work physiolgy, June 21, 2000

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Imran Nasrullah - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

I received both my B.S., and M.S. in Exercise Biochemistry from Univ. of Mass, and Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, respectively. My former advisor studied under Brooks at Berkely (He received his Doctorate there). In any event the approach our department undertook towards exercise biochemistry/physiology was at the cell and molecular level. Brooks text was central to the program. What is great about the book, is that it explains complicated biochemical processes in easy to understand language and places it in the context of applied physiology. The book stacks up to classic texts like Molecular Biology of the Cell (Albert, Bray, Lewis), and many of the classic biochemistry texts. In my opinion it is far superior to texts by McArdle & Katch, or Textbook of Work Physiology (author escapes me, for now).

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gold Standard, December 29, 2002

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Eric Swannie (Longwood, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications with PowerWeb (Hardcover)

This work is the Gold Standard to which all other Exercise Physiology books are measured. I was introduced to the Second Edition of the book in an entry-level class in Graduate school. To this day I find it a necessary reference from my library.

Personally, the most useful information to me is on Energetics as it pertains to athletics, training adaptations, exercise testing and prescription. I use this information to help me decide how to train athletes from different sports. But, there is so much more than that in this book. Metabolism, Ventilation, Heart and Circulation (including CVD) is all covered thoroughly.

I especially like Brooks' approach to physiology. Brooks, likes to examine physiology by studying the rate-limiting processes. And to a coach, like me, finding weakness and improving that weakness is crucial to winning. Another topic I enjoy is Brooks' take on the misnomer of Anaerobic Threshold and Lactic Acid.

It's an extremely well-organized, well-written text. It's easy to read and a challenge at the same time. Brooks makes you think and delivers difficult information in a way that is easier to understand than other textbooks.

Eric Swannie, MA, ATC, CSCS

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook! I still use it as a major ref., November 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications (Hardcover)

I would have to agree with most experts in this field, that Brooks did a smashing job when writing this text. His chapters on bioenergetics are superlatively done. Outstanding graphs, analogies ,coupled with an eazy to understand vennacular. The chapter on bioenergetics is extremly lucid when explaining the esoteric aspects of coupled energy metabolism and muscle performance. Brad Nindl from (Penn State University) and Dr. Paul Arciero (Skidmore College) still utlize his text, and often refere to his chapters on energy metabolism and exercise. Many of our lively discussions and research ideas were spurred by Brooks text. Not only does this text service as an outstanding learning tool, when learning the basic concepts of exercie physiology, but acts as a catalyst for innovative ideas for new research. The references are all up to date, providing eazy access to "cutting-edge" researchers. His chapters on cardiovascular physiology are well organized and follow the same lucid format of the previous chapters, however, i wish he included information on the newer developments in cardiovascular physiology and exercise, such as the work being currently conducted on signial transduction and on the dysregualtion of the sacroplasmic reticulum during CHF etc.. Overall i would recommand this textbook to any serious student, scholar, physician or allied health professional who is wishing to futher their understanding of this fastinating subject. I am currently using his text as a major ref. for preparing for part I of the USMLE!! Yours In Great Learning