
Adaptations of the Vasculature to Training
Training benefits the blood vessels as well as the heart. As discussed in sections 11.21... Read More

Control of Muscle Activity by Ca2+
For more than 130 years (since 1883), it has been known that muscles cannot contract... Read More

What are triacylglycerols, and how do they serve us?
Triacylglycerols, or triglycerides, are the most abundant lipid category. They are the main components of... Read More

Getting the most from diabetes technologies
Technology and software related to diabetes and health management are advancing faster than most people... Read More

Troubleshooting your performance like an athlete
As you have come to realize in this chapter, being an athlete is mostly a... Read More

Understand hormonal responses to exercise
The human body only has insulin to lower blood glucose but has five hormones that... Read More

Dodge: a rapid shift of the body from one...
Dodging action: Eyes focused in direction of travel. Body lowered during change of direction. Change... Read More

Be flexible with your approach to each athlete
While the phrase “garbage in, garbage out” illustrates that an informed decision requires accurate information,... Read More

Using assessments to illustrate progress and to support decision-making
Assessment data is particularly useful when working to educate or provide feedback to clients or... Read More