Chapter 0: This chapter underwent a major revision to provide numerous new elements including a discussion of the research process in exercise physiology, an overview of the scientific method, and a summary of the types of research performed in exercise physiology. A new segment also explains how to read and understand scientific journals articles. Further, a fresh section was added to explain how to search the scientific literature. The chapter closes with an up-to-date discussion on careers in exercise physiology and related fields.
Chapter 1: A new section was added to introduce the major types of ergometers used in exercise physiology laboratories. A new figure was inserted to illustrate the differences in running economy between runners varying in experience and ability.
Chapter 2: The chapter was revised to include an expanded discussion of the gain of a biological control system. A New Research Focus box was provided to introduce the concept of exercise-induced hormesis.
Chapter 3: New material has been included to explain the biological wisdom behind why skeletal muscle stores carbohydrate in the form of glycogen. New Research Focus box added to discuss the formation of free radicals in skeletal muscle fibers. New “Ask the Expert” box with Dr. Wayne Willis introduces a simple hydraulic model to assist students in better understanding oxidative phosphorylation.
Chapter 4: Addition of new “A Closer Look” box to discuss V˙O2 max and its verification. New information provided to discuss the role that excess postexercise oxygen consumption plays in exercise-induced weight loss. New figure added to illustrate the Cori cycle.
Chapter 5: This chapter underwent significant revision to include numerous new and improved figures along with an expanded introduction to the basics of endocrine and neuroendocrine physiology. Moreover, updated information was added on both glucagon and cortisol responses to exercise. New information was provided on skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ.
Chapter 6: Update on the latest research findings about the impact of exercise on the immune system. A new illustration was also provided to facilitate student learning.
Chapter 7: Numerous new figures were added to illustrate key concepts. New discussion on exceptions to the size principle were provided in A Closer Look box. New information provided on the central governor theory of exercise-induced fatigue. Finally, the latest research about exercise and brain health was included.
Chapter 8: Expanded discussion of the steps involved in excitation contraction coupling. New information on the causes of exercise-induced muscle fatigue is presented. Numerous new figures added to improve student learning. New information added to define the four domains of exercise intensity.
Chapter 9: New and improved figures added throughout the chapter. Updated information on exercise-induced cardioprotection was also added. Latest information provided about autonomic control of heart rate and cardiac afterload during exercise. Updated information included to describe exercise-induced changes in blood flow to organs throughout the body. Latest information about the blood pressure responses to high-intensity intermittent exercise was also provided.
Chapter 10: Numerous new figures added to chapter to better illustrate concepts related to respiratory system function during exercise. New information provided to explain the changes in breathing patterns that occur during exercise. Latest research provided about the control of breathing during exercise.
Chapter 11: Several new and improved figures provided to illustrate concepts related to acid-base balance during exercise.
Chapter 12: New box feature added to illustrate the conversion of degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius. Latest information provided on thermoreceptors and their role in temperature regulation during exercise.
Chapter 13: This chapter underwent major revision to focus exclusively on the physiology of aerobic and anaerobic exercise training. Latest research provided about the impact of genetics on V˙O2 max and individual responses to exercise training. New box feature added to discuss microRNA’s and the adaptive response to exercise training.
Chapter 14: This is a new chapter in the 11th edition of the book that focuses entirely on the physiological effects of strength training. Specifically, this chapter provides the latest research on resistance training–induced changes to the motor control system and within skeletal muscle fibers. Moreover, the chapter contains a thorough discussion of resistance training–induced changes in muscle biochemistry along with the influence of resistance training on bone and ligament strength. The chapter also discusses detraining following strength training along with the impact that concurrent strength and endurance training has on strength gains.
Chapter 15: This chapter appeared as Chap. 14 in the last edition. The new chapter 15 underwent a major revision to focus on the role of exercise in preventing chronic disease. Major changes include updated information on the risk factors for chronic disease (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity) and a state-of-the-art review of the metabolic syndrome. Further, a new section was added on the impact that regular physical activity has on both diabetes and cancer.
Chapter 16: This chapter was Chap. 15 in the previous edition. The chapter was revised to provide new information linking V˙O2 max to health outcomes, updated research about the health impact of different exercise intensities (e.g., vigorous vs. moderate-intensity exercise) on achieving health-related outcomes. Moreover, new information on the latest physical activity recommendations is provided along with a new appendix for determining the energy cost of common exercises.
Chapter 17: This chapter was updated to provide new information about exercise prescriptions in diabetic, asthmatic, hypertension, cardiac rehabilitation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aged, and pregnant populations. A new section detailing exercise prescription recommendations and special considerations for cancer patients was also added. Finally, a new Ask the Expert box featuring Dr. Kathryn Schmitz was added to discuss exercise rehabilitation for cancer patients.
Chapter 18: This chapter underwent extensive revision to provide a state-of-the-art introduction to the science of nutrition. This includes an up-to-date discussion of both macronutrients and micronutrients in the diet along with the current nutritional guidelines and requirements. The discussion on body composition underwent extensive revision to provide a contemporary introduction to the major methods used to determine body composition. The chapter closes with a detailed discussion about body energy balance, popular diet plans, and research related to weight loss and management. Further the impact of exercise combined with diet on weight loss is discussed in detail.
Chapter 19: Updated information was included on radical production and muscular fatigue during exercise. Numerous new figures along with new information about the factors affecting short-term performance and the possible sites of central and peripheral fatigue were added.
Chapter 20: (Chap. 21 in 10th edition) Note that key information from Chap. 20 (10th edition) was updated and included in this revised chapter. For example, new information and figures on laboratory tests to determine endurance exercise potential were provided. Also, fresh information on the measurement of peak running velocity as a predictor of performance was included. Further, several new figures added to illustrate overtraining, individual responses to training, and exercise metabolism during competition. Information was updated about the impact of high-intensity interval training on physiological adaptation.
Chapter 21: (Chap. 22 in 10th edition) New figures added along with a new section discussing the impact of the menstrual cycle influence on performance and training. Latest information on eating disorders in female athletes.
Chapter 22: (Chap. 23 in 10th edition) A new discussion was added to debate the role that antioxidant vitamin supplementation plays in blunting the training adaptation in skeletal muscles.
Chapter 23: (Chapter 24 in 10th edition) A new figure was included along with new information about exercise at altitude, erythropoietin, and red blood cell production.
Chapter 24: (Chap. 25 in 10th edition) Updated information added throughout the chapter. New section provided to discuss the athlete biological passport as a technique to monitor performance enhancing drug use in competitive athletics.