Exercise and Sport Science
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At first glance, this is an intimidating book, both in size (980 pages) and in scope (61 chapters and 110 authors). The description of it as "the basic science component of a three-volume series" may prompt unpleasant memories of dry lectures on carbohydrate metabolism or formula-ridden treatises on biomechanics. Nothing could be further from the reality of this book. This is basic science with a purpose. It describes why diet is important in training and conditioning, how fatigue influences motor activity, and when to train for intermittent exercise. The section entitled "Systemic Exercise" covers all the organ systems, related aspects of molecular biology, infectious diseases, and the immune system. The chapter dealing with the skeleton addresses such topics as the role of genetics in exercise-based intervention programs and the practicalities of calcium nutrition. The section entitled "Applied Topics" includes a pragmatic chapter on drugs and ergogenic aids, a fascinating discussion of the roles of various diets and supplements, and chapters dealing with the influence of exercise on children and elderly people.
The section called "Sports Biomechanics" takes the imaginative approach of examining generic activities common to many sports (for example, kicking, landing, overhead movements, and weight lifting). Although the chapters on kicking, running, and landing could be more liberally illustrated, the text is nonetheless easy to understand. The final section, "Applied Sports Physiology," deals with the demands of specific sports, such as basketball, cycling, ice hockey, and soccer. Most of the chapters in this section cover the idiosyncrasies of strength, anaerobic, and aerobic training associated with a particular activity, in some cases with detailed descriptions of specific training programs.
A few drawbacks should be mentioned. Although osteoporosis, eating disorders, and the influence of hormones on health and fitness are all discussed, there is no chapter on women's health. In addition, a book of this importance -- and cost -- deserves a better cover and binding. It failed to survive my review.
The breadth and depth of sports-science issues covered in this book are truly impressive. Even more impressive is the fact that the editors were able to enlist a group of international authors whose ability to write is equal to their expertise in their respective fields. The book should be on the shelf of any physician or institution that deals with athletes or fitness. With the ready accessibility of limitless information on the World Wide Web, it is increasingly difficult for physicians to stay ahead of their patients. This book will allow physicians to maintain that edge.
James Garrick, M.D.
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