{"product_id":"advanced-environmental-exercise-physiology-9781492593980","title":"Advanced Environmental Exercise Physiology","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stephen S. Cheung\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Physiology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Environmental Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e offers physiology students and exercise science professionals a complete look at the major topics and debates in the field of environmental physiology. In this second edition, Dr. Stephen Cheung is joined by the coauthor Dr. Phil Ainslie, who has extensive professional expertise in mountaineering and high-altitude physiology and has led numerous high-altitude research expeditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Among the issues explored in this text are the effects of heat, hydration, and cold in the thermal environment; diving, altitude training, and other pressure effects on the human system; and the influences that pollution and air quality have on exercise. The text also explores the microgravity (space) environment and chronobiological rhythms. The second edition includes new chapters on heat adaptation and therapy, breath-hold diving, physiological adjustments to acute hypoxia, sex differences in environmental response, and cross-adaptation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Environmental Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e readers will learn the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe initial physiological responses upon exposure to an environment that a person is not adapted to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the body adapts to repeated exposure to an environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow various environments affect the ability to exercise and work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual variability in response to stressful environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountermeasures that people can take to minimize the impact of environmental stressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Environmental Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e contains twice the number of figures and illustrations from the previous edition to offer better visualization and explanation of the content. New learning aids include chapter objectives, chapter summaries, and review questions to enhance reader comprehension. Sidebars throughout the text highlight lively areas of current research and debate to stimulate further investigation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Supported by evidence-based information and numerous references, \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Environmental Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e addresses the primary environmental factors affecting people when they are working, exercising, and competing in sport. By linking research with recommendations for real-world situations, this text serves as an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45320926298263,"sku":"9781492593980","price":11252.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781492593980.webp?v=1769288501","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/advanced-environmental-exercise-physiology-9781492593980","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}