Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. Textbook provides the basic information needed by students and incorporates new exercise examples and applications. Key points are emphasized with new words and concepts highlighted. Chapter-end questions are now included. For upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in exercise physiology and sports nutrition courses. Softcover
Michael E. Houston, PhD, is a professor in human nutrition, foods, and exercise at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Besides writing the first two editions of this book, Houston has written more than 100 refereed journal publications dealing with biochemical and nutritional implications to exercise. He has taught biochemistry of exercise for more than 35 years and has conducted extensive research in exercise. In 2003 he received the Honour Award from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. In his leisure time he enjoys weight training and road and mountain biking.