physiological aspects

Discusses the origins and uses of imagery as a tool for improving posture and alignment; explores the biomechanical and anatomical foundations of complex imagery; provides anatomical imagery to help fine tune alignment and increase body awareness; and includes further discussion of posture and alignment, with exercises.

Examines the history of the concept that human behavior can be explained by an individual's temperament; discusses the results of the author's fifteen-year study of whether children inherit traits that determine their behavior as adults; and interprets the implications of Kagan's findings.

Examines the aging process, what it is, and how it happens. Explores the basic concept of longevity and how it is measured. Analyzes the claims of greatly extended lifetimes around the world.

Identifies and explains over a hundred physiological differences between men and women, arranged alphabetically and including notes and references and an index.

Provides answers to questions parents and coaches often have about the participation of children in sports, covering skill development and sports selection, the specific needs of special populations, preventive medicine, injury rehabilitation, nutrition, and sports psychology.

Presents sport-specific training programs designed to help swimmers increase their speed, eliminate fatigue, and prevent injuries.

Offers three complex training methods featuring a number of resistance and plyometric exercises in addition to over one hundred detailed illustrations.

A guide to nutrition for athletes and exercise enthusiasts that discusses nutrient needs, how the body uses nutrients during exercise, electrolytes, ergogenic supplements, and other related topics.

Supported by line drawings, charts, and diagrams, this book provides practical advice for amateur athletes on scientific based techniques for superior sports performance.

Presents an account of how the author took up running and became a successful ultramarathon runner and a vegan.