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Chapter 3
Physiologic Responses and Long-Term
Adaptations to Exercise
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Contents
- Introduction
- Physiologic Responses to Episodes of Exercise
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise
Cardiac Output
Blood Flow
Blood Pressure
Oxygen Extraction
Coronary Circulation
Respiratory Responses to Exercise
Resistance Exercise
Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle Energy Metabolism
Energy Systems
Metabolic Rate
Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Lactate Threshold
Hormonal Responses to Exercise
Immune Responses to Exercise
- Long-Term Adaptations to Exercise Training
Adaptations of Skeletal Muscle and Bone
Metabolic Adaptations
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Adaptations
Long-Term Cardiovascular Adaptations
Respiratory Adaptations
- Maintenance, Detraining, and Prolonged Inactivity
Maintaining Fitness and Muscular Strength
Detraining
Prolonged Inactivity
- Special Considerations
Disability
Environmental Conditions
Effects of Age
Differences by Sex
- Conclusions
- References
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