Concepts of Physical Fitness

Section 1: Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness 1: Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction 2: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change Section II: An Introduction to Physical Activity 3: Preparing for Physical Activity 4: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity 5: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough? Section III: The Physical Activity Pyramid 6: Lifestyle Physical Activity: Being Active in Diverse Environments 7: Cardiovascular Fitness 8: Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities 9: Flexibility and Stretching Exercises 10: Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercises Section IV: Physical Activity: Special Considerations 11: Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck 12: Performance Benefits of Physical ActivitySection V: Nutrition and Body Composition 13: Body Composition 14: Nutrition 15: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness Section VI: Stress Management 16: Stress and Health 17: Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management Section VII: Making Informed Choices 18: Recognizing Quackery: Becoming an Informed Consumer 19: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

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