Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology: Quantitative Modeling

EXERCISE LIMITATIONS Introduction Exercise Intensity and Duration Muscle Metabolism Cardiovascular Exercise Limitation Respiratory Limitation Thermal Limitation Prolonged Exercise Variability of Responses Symbols Homework Problems References EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS Introduction Physics of Movement Energy Cost of Movement Walking and Running Carrying Loads Sustained Work Aging and Training Gender Genetics Symbols Homework Problems References CARDIOVASCULAR RESPONSES Introduction Cardiovascular Mechanics Cardiovascular Control Cardiovascular Mechanical Models Cardiovascular Control Models Appendix 3.1 Numerically Solving Differential Equations Appendix 3.2 Pontryagin Maximum Principle Appendix 3.3 Laplace Transform Symbols Homework Problems References RESPIRATORY RESPONSES Introduction Respiratory Mechanics Control of Respiration Respiratory Mechanical Models Respiratory Control Models Appendix 4.1 Lagrange Multipliers Appendix 4.2 Method of Calculus of Variations Symbols Homework Problems References THERMAL RESPONSES Introduction Thermal Mechanics Thermoregulation Thermoregulatory Models Body Temperature Response Symbols Homework Problems References Index