Setting the standard for more than 30 years Exercise Physiology has helped more than 350000 students build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology This Eighth Edition is updated with the latest research in the field to give you easy-to-understand up-to-date coverage of how nutrition energy transfer & exercise training affect human performance Get quick access to the resources available to help you master each section of the text with " Ancillaries at a Glance" Maximize your study time with the book&s vibrant "magazine style" design that makes the content more engaging & accessible & key information easier to find Reinforce your understanding with Chapter Objectives Integrative Questions that pose open-ended questions for reflection on complex concepts & FYI sections that offer "good to know" information Gain an understanding of how researchers contribute to our knowledge of exercise physiology through engaging section-opening interviews with key figures in the field Learn how theoretical concepts relate to practical skills through " In a Practical Sense" features Access the most relevant current information in the field through figures & tables that clarify important concepts & information Gain an understanding of the past present & future of the profession through coverage of important milestones & future directions in the field Visit the free companion website for anywhere anytime access to over 30 animations of key exercise physiology concepts the book&s complete list of references & more