Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance

There is no difference between this book and the newer edition... I didn't thumb through the new edition, but I was able to use this book vs. the newer more expensive book!

This text now in its 3rd edition is probably the most easy to read yet not 'dumbed down' exercise physiology text that I have come across. If I was starting undergraduate Ex. Phys again,this is the book I would like to start with. In conjunction with this, I would also recommend McArdle et al's Exercise Physiology  Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance :Getting back to the current review, If I really had to complain about something it would be that I have noticed a few 'typos' and one small mis-labeling of a detailed diagram. However, I am really nit-picking here. The book is well laid out with "Chapter Objectives", easy to understand bright, colour-coded diagrams, "Clinically Relevant Information" etc etc ...Finally, perhaps, one of the best features - the full text online access including additional resources such as worksheets with answers, quiz banks and much more .. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance

Maybe it is just me but this is just hard to pick up and understand. If you're taking the class and this is the book for it, then I hope you have a great teacher who teaches through the book and it's not just a resource.

I bought this book to try and gain a better insight into sports physiology before going to university. I had done a module of sports physiology at college, but needed to know more information for my bachelor of science degree.The information given is really good, but sometimes can be a little difficult to understand and focus on... Specifically with the print. At times when I needed to find information, it was scattered everywhere, but you do get the gist of it when reading more in depth.. If you want something which is easy to read and quick this isn't the book for you.None the less, I am glad I bought this book as I definitely think it has all the information and more in than is required on my university degree!

As a college student, I need things cost effective. Bought this bad boy for alot cheaper than paying 150 bucks! Good condition too.