Table Of ContentExercise and Physical Activity
Exercise and
Physical Activity
From Health Benefits to Fitness Crazes
R. K. Devlin, Editor
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Devlin, R. K., editor.
Title: Exercise and physical activity : from health benefits to fitness
crazes / R.K. Devlin.
Description: Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, 2022. | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022014955 | ISBN 9781440878435 (hardcover) | ISBN
9781440878442 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Exercise.
Classification: LCC RA781 .E8918 2022 | DDC 613.7/1—dc23/eng/20220606
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022014955
ISBN: 978-1-4408-7843-5 (print)
978-1-4408-7844-2 (ebook)
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Contents
Alphabetical List of Entries vii
Thematic List of Entries xi
Introduction xv
A–Z Entries 1
Glossary 399
Directory of Resources 425
About the Editor and Contributors 435
Index 441
Alphabetical List of Entries
Abdominals Biking
Aerial Arts and Pole Dancing Blanks, Billy
Aerobics Blood Pressure and Exercise
Aesthetics Training Blood Sugar and Exercise
Agility Body Mass Index
Alcohol and Athletic Performance Bodybuilding
American College of Sports Medicine Bodyweight Exercise
American Council on Exercise Bone Density and Exercise
Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 Boxing
Anabolism and Catabolism Brachioradialis
Anaerobic Exercise Bronchoconstriction,
Archery Exercise-Induced
Athletics and Fitness Association of Bulking and Cutting
America Caffeine and Exercise
Badminton Canoeing, Kayaking, and
Balance Paddleboarding
Ballet Cardiovascular Disease and Exercise
Barriers to Exercise, Economic Cardiovascular Exercise
Barriers to Exercise, Mental Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Barriers to Exercise, Physical
Cerebrovascular Disease and Exercise
Barriers to Exercise, Social and
Cultural Cheerleading
Baseball and Softball Cholesterol and Exercise
Basketball Circuit Training
Beachbody Climbing, Ice
Belly Dance Climbing, Mountain
Biceps Climbing, Rock
Biggest Loser, The Clothing and Footwear, Athletic
viii Alphabetical List of Entries
Concussions Golf
Connective Tissues Gymnastics
Core Training Gyms and Recreational Centers
Couch to 5K Hamstrings
CrossFit Healthy People 2030
Cross-Training Hiking
Dance Hip Adductors
Dehydration Hip Flexors
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness History of Exercise and Physical
Activity in the Ancient World
Deltoids
History of Exercise and Physical
DHEA
Activity in the United States
Diabetes and Exercise
Hockey, Field
Disabilities and Exercise
Hockey, Ice
Disc Golf
Horseback Riding
Dyspnea, Exercise-Induced
Horton, Tony
Emotional Health and Exercise
Human Growth Hormone
Endurance, Cardiorespiratory
Hydration
Endurance, Muscular
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Erector Spinae
Inactivity, Physical and Psychological
Ergogenic Aids
Consequences of
Exercise Equipment and Gear Interval Training
Exercise Industry Isometrics
Exercise Intolerance Jazzercise
Exercise Science Jenkins, Jeanette
Fascial Injuries Jumping Rope
Fitness and Figure Competitions Kickboxing
Fitness Apps and Influencers Kinesiology
Fitness Books and Magazines Lacrosse
Fitness Testing and Assessment Lactic Acid
Fixx, Jim Latissimus Dorsi
Flexibility Lee, Jennifer Nicole
Fonda, Jane Lifestyle Physical Activity
Football Martial Arts
Fracture, Bone Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Gastrocnemius and Soleus Meditation and Exercise
Gluteals Meniscal Tear
Glycogen Mercuriale, Girolamo
Alphabetical List of Entries ix
Michaels, Jillian Protein Supplementation
Muscle Cramps Quadriceps
Muscle Dysmorphia Quetelet, Adolphe
Muscle Fatigue Rhomboids
Muscle Imbalance Roid Rage
Muscle Injuries Rotator Cuff
Muscles of the Ankle and Foot Rugby
Muscles of the Neck Running, Cross-Country
Muscles of the Wrist and Hand Running, Long-Distance
National Academy of Sports Running, Recreational
Medicine
Schwarzenegger, Arnold
National Association for Sport and Self-Esteem and Exercise
Physical Education
Senior Citizens and Exercise
National Strength and Conditioning
Shin Splints
Association
Side Stitch
Nutrition and Exercise
Simmons, Richard
Obliques
Skateboarding
Occupational Physical Activity
Skating, Figure and Speed
Overtraining Syndrome
Skating, Roller and Inline
Overuse Injuries
Skiing
Pectoralis
Snowboarding
Performance-Enhancing Drugs and
Techniques Soccer
Personal Trainer Society of Health and Physical
Educators (SHAPE America)
Perspiration
Spinning
Physical Education and School Sports,
Funding for Sports Influences on Body Image
Physical Fitness Sports Medicine
Physical Rehabilitation and Therapy Sports Psychology
Pickleball Sports, College
Pilates Sports, High School
Play as Exercise Sports, Professional
Plyometrics Sports, Recreational
Polo Sprain, Ligament
Posture Strength Training
Power and Strength Stress and Exercise
Pregnancy and Exercise Stretching
President’s Fitness Challenge Surfing
