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.. explains the health benefits of physical activity, and provides guidelines for establishing an aerobic and muscular fitness program as well as a nutrition program for weight control.
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"A comprehensive yet highly readable book."
About the Author:
Michael Lafavore Former Editor-in-Chief, Men's Health
"Brian Sharkey is a pioneer in the fitness field. His Fitness & Health is a well-researched and complete guide to fitness for all ages."
Howard "Jake" Jacobson Motivational and Conditioning Coach to Olympic Racewalkers 1968-96
Brian J. Sharkey brings more than 35 years experience as a leading fitness researcher, educator, and consultant to his latest work. He was president of the American College of Sports Medicine in 1991 and 1992. He has also researched the relationship of exercise physiology to consumers’ daily health habits.
Director of the University of Montana's Human Performance Laboratory for many years, Sharkey remains associated with the university and lab as professor emeritus. Sharkey also works with the U.S. Forest Service as a consultant in the areas of fitness, health, and work capacity. He received the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Superior Service Award in 1977 and its Distinguished Service Award in 1993 for his contributions to the health, safety, and performance of firefighters.
In his leisure time, Sharkey enjoys cross-country skiing, mountain biking, running, hiking, and canoeing. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Missoula, Montana.
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- PublisherHuman Kinetics Publishers
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0736039716
- ISBN 13 9780736039710
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number5
- Number of pages437
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