Concepts of Physical Fitness

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Part 1 Lifestyles for Health, Fitness, and Wellness 1 Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction 2 Using Self-Management Skills to Adhere to Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Part 2 An Introduction to Physical Activity 3 Preparing for Physical Activity 4 The Health Benefits of Physical Activity 5 How Much Physical Activity is Enough? Part 3 The Physical Activity Pyramid 6 Learning Self-Planning Skills for Lifetime Physical Activity 7 Lifestyle Physical Activity 8 Cardiovascular Fitness 9 Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities 10 Flexibility 11 Muscle Fitness Part 4 Physical Activity: Special Considerations 12 Safe Physical Activity and Exercises 13 Body Mechanics: Posture and Care of the Back and Neck 14 Performance Benefits of Physical Activity Part 5 Nutrition and Body Composition 15 Body Composition 16 Nutrition 17 Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fat Part 6 Stress Management 18 Stress and Health 19 Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management Part 7 Making Informed Choices 20 Recognizing Quackery: Becoming an Informed Consumer 21 Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change Appendix A Metric Conversion Chart Appendix B Metric Concersion of Selected Charts and Tables Appendix C Calorie Guide to Common Foods Appendix D Calories of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats in Foods Appendix E Canadian Food Guide