Fit to Be Well: Essential Concepts

Designed for students who need to work practical health and fitness regimens into their daily schedules, this guide includes tips for maintaining a balanced diet, increasing self-esteem, improving physical endurance and reducing stress. This third edition has been expanded to include coverage of cross training and interval training; Healthy People 2020 and MyPlate; walking techniques including gauging walking speeds and pedometers; exercising in the heat, cold, in air pollution, or at high altitudes; and maintaining motivation to exercise. A companion website, accessed via a code, includes resources for both students and instructors such as a glossary for health-related terms, crossword puzzles, PowerPoint presentations, interactive flashcards, and web links. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)