Fit to be Well: Essential Concepts

Illustrated by color photographs, this textbook presents activities for assessing and improving cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, diet, body weight, and stress levels. Thygerson (Brigham Young University) describes types of stretching, weight lifting techniques, how the body produces energy, and current theories about weight gain. The accompanying lab manual contains self- assessment forms, training logs, and relaxation techniques. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR