Exercise Biochemistry

Exercise Biochemistry

Author: Vassilis Mougios

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 1492529044

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Exercise Biochemistry, Second Edition, offers a clear explanation of how exercise affects molecular-level functioning in athletes and nonathletes, both healthy and diseased.


Biochemistry of Exercise X

Biochemistry of Exercise X

Author: Mark Hargreaves

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780880117586

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Drawing from the work of leading researchers in 26 countries, Biochemistry of Exercise X delivers an up-to-date, wide-ranging examination of membranes, muscles, and exercise. Experts in the field of biochemistry offer the latest research findings on topics such as signaling, excitation-contraction, metabolism, and adaption. The book features the proceedings of the prestigious Tenth International Conference on Biochemistry of Exercise held in Sydney, Australia, by the Research Group on Biochemistry of Exercise (ICSSPE) July 15-19, 1997. Featuring 48 illustrations and 9 tables, Biochemistry of Exercise X thoroughly examines recent findings on the basic mechanisms shaping exercise biochemistry and details their applications to specific areas in the field.


Biochemistry of Exercise and Training

Biochemistry of Exercise and Training

Author: Ron J. Maughan

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13:

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Sports Science is a rapidly expanding area, with student numbers on University courses increasing faster than for many other academic subjects. While there are a large number of suitable texts on exercise physiology, there has of yet been no such text for the area of exercise biochemistry. Biochemistry is also an area that students taking these courses usually have the greatest difficulty in understanding. The Biochemistry of exercise and training provides a broadly based introduction to those aspects of biochemistry relevant to exercise science. For students of biochemistry, physiology, and sports science, the book will enable them to develop a solid understanding of the fundamentals of biochemistry. Throughout, the focus is on physiological chemistry, dealing with those biochemical processes that determine the metabolic response to exercise, and the way in which these responses are influenced by training. The authors have taken account of the rapid advances being made in the field of physiological chemistry, and by providing the reader with a broad understanding of the fundamental concepts, they should then be able to integrate these future developments with their existing knowledge of the area.


The Routledge Handbook on Biochemistry of Exercise

The Routledge Handbook on Biochemistry of Exercise

Author: Peter M. Tiidus

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-12-27

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 100028445X

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Very comprehensive and well-organized Handbook covering fundamental acute and chronic aspects of exercise and training, plus nutrition and ergogenic aids, and application to disease. Incorporates much of the new research that has been generated over the past decade, which has yet to be presented in a text book. The presented chapters comprehensively cover all aspects of exercise biochemistry Brings together an international and exceptional editorial team and contributing authors


Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism

Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism

Author: Donald MacLaren

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-12-12

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0470091843

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How do our muscles produce energy for exercise and what are the underlying biochemical principles involved? These are questions that students need to be able to answer when studying for a number of sport related degrees. This can prove to be a difficult task for those with a relatively limited scientific background. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism addresses this problem by placing the primary emphasis on sport, and describing the relevant biochemistry within this context. The book opens with some basic information on the subject, including an overview of energy metabolism, some key aspects of skeletal muscle structure and function, and some simple biochemical concepts. It continues by looking at the three macromolecules which provide energy and structure to skeletal muscle - carbohydrates, lipids, and protein. The last section moves beyond biochemistry to examine key aspects of metabolism - the regulation of energy production and storage. Beginning with a chapter on basic principles of regulation of metabolism it continues by exploring how metabolism is influenced during high-intensity, prolonged, and intermittent exercise by intensity, duration, and nutrition. Key Features: A clearly written, well presented introduction to the biochemistry of muscle metabolism. Focuses on sport to describe the relevant biochemistry within this context. In full colour throughout, it includes numerous illustrations, together with learning objectives and key points to reinforce learning. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism will prove invaluable to students across a range of sport-related courses, who need to get to grips with how exercise mode, intensity, duration, training status and nutritional status can all affect the regulation of energy producing pathways and, more important, apply this understanding to develop training and nutrition programmes to maximise athletic performance.


The Biology of Exercise

The Biology of Exercise

Author: Michael J. Joyner

Publisher: Perspectives Cshl

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 9781621821656

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Exercise training provokes widespread transformations in the human body, requiring coordinated changes in muscle composition, blood flow, neuronal and hormonal signaling, and metabolism. These changes enhance physical performance, improve mental health, and delay the onset of aging and disease. Understanding the molecular basis of these changes is therefore important for optimizing athletic ability and for developing drugs that elicit therapeutic effects. Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine examines the biological basis of exercise from the molecular to the systemic levels. Contributors discuss how transcriptional regulation, cytokine and hormonal signaling, glucose metabolism, epigenetic modifications, microRNA profiles, and mitochondrial and ribosomal functions are altered in response to exercise training, leading to improved skeletal muscle, hippocampal, and cardiovascular function. Cross talk among the pathways underlying tissue-specific and systemic responses to exercise is also considered. The authors also discuss how the understanding of such molecular mechanisms may lead to the development of drugs that mitigate aging and disease. This volume will therefore serve as a vital reference for all involved in the fields of sports science and medicine, as well as anyone seeking to understand the molecular mechanisms by which exercise promotes whole-body health.


Selected Papers from the 9th Greek Conference of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise

Selected Papers from the 9th Greek Conference of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise

Author: Vassilis Mougios

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 3036504281

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This book contains selected papers from the 9th annual conference of the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise (2019). Exercise biochemistry and exercise physiology are two closely related sport sciences that examine how muscle activity alters the way our bodies (and those of other animals) function at the levels of molecules, cells, organs, and whole body. Included in the book is original research on biochemical and physiological adaptations of children, adolescents, and adults to exercise training; on the use of biochemical and physiological tests to assess sport performance; and on how exercise can fight disease.


Bioenergetics Primer for Exercise Science

Bioenergetics Primer for Exercise Science

Author: Jie Kang

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780736062411

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"More in-depth than cursory discussions found in exercise physiology texts and more practical and accessible than dedicated bioenergetics texts, Bioenergetics Primer for Exercise Science encompasses all the up-to-date research and information regarding human bioenergetics and energy metabolism. It offers both students and professionals a depth of knowledge that will inform their further study, research, and profession."--Jacket.


Handbook of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Exercise

Handbook of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Exercise

Author: C. Sen

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2000-02-16

Total Pages: 1219

ISBN-13: 0080538290

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Interest in the science of exercise dates back to the time of ancient Greece. Today exercise is viewed not only as a leisurely activity but also as an effective preventive and therapeutic tool in medicine. Further biomedical studies in exercise physiology and biochemistry reports that strenuous physical exercise might cause oxidative lipid damage in various tissues. The generation of reactive oxygen species is elevated to a level that overwhelms the tissue antioxidant defense systems resulting in oxidative stress.The Handbook of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Exercise examines the different aspects of exercise-induced oxidative stress, its management, and how reactive oxygen may affect the functional capacity of various vital organs and tissues. It includes key related issues such as analytical methods, environmental factors, nutrition, aging, organ function and several pathophysiological processes.This timely publication will be of relevance to those in biomedical science and was designed to be readily understood by the general scientific audience.


The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise

The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise

Author: Christopher M. Gillen

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 067441991X

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The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise reveals the microworld of the body in motion, from motor proteins that produce force to enzymes that extract energy from food, and tackles questions athletes ask: What should we ingest before and during a race? How does a hard workout trigger changes in our muscles? Why does exercise make us feel good?