Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface to first edition xi
4. Preface to second edition xiii
5. 1. Introduction 1
6. 2. Development of current concepts of fitness 11
7. 3. Physiological determinants of endurance fitness 56
8. 4. Methodology of fitness tests 104
9. 5. Current levels of fitness 142
10. 6. Modifications of fitness 169
11. 7. Current activity patterns and attitudes 199
12. 8. Fitness and health 220
13. 9. Nutrition and fitness 235
14. 10. Endurance fitness and the body musculature 245
15. 11. The use of drugs and related procedures 251
16. 12. A financial postscript 270
17. Glossary of symbols and abbreviations 279
18. References 285
19. Index 369