Physical Activity and Health (ePub)

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Itencompasses all activities, at any intensity, performed during any time of day or night. Lack of physical activity is associatedwith a range of negative health outcomes whereas increased physical activity can improve physical as well as mental health.Although bone mass can be increased through pharmacologic therapy, physical activity is the only intervention that canpotentially both 1) increase bone mass and strength and 2) reduce the risk of falling in older populations. Well-knownprinciples of exercise training apply to the effects of physical activity on bone. This is the first book of its kind to examineeffective exercise as it contributes to bone health. It is the resource which fills all the needs of this subject better. This text iswritten for all "e;students"e; with an interest in skeletal structure and function. It compiles a wealth of research literature-fromthe earliest to the most recent studies-making it a time-saving and essential resource.The book is for everyone from personaltrainers to professors. It is a well referenced guide to dietary supplements and their role in fracture risk reduction.This book isan extensive and excellent reference of the literature in the area of bone health.