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by Edmund a. Cruz (Author)
New Edition with Some New illustrations and Improvements This is the second edition of this book and there are several updates and changes in the content that were made. There has been a renewed interest amongst the population around the world since the age of covid and now there is more interest in learning how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Since covid, more and more people are gathering at the gyms across the country to enhance their overall health and physical performance after learning that there is a great need to improve their overall health, and this is happening throughout the world. Now a higher demand and desire to learn about health and physical fitness education has become popular and more important than ever before. This is sad in a way that it took covid to initiate this understanding. Albeit this book will provide you with an opportunity to understand the basics of living a longer and healthier lifestyle. I have not wavered from the singular purpose and theme of the first book, and I have maintained the goals geared for the "Health and Physical Fitness - The Beginner: For All Ages" although I have added more illustrations and enhanced the writing in most of the chapters in the hope to make it more understandable and to further simplify the subject matter. I have also added a new chapter on Immunity which is a must read for all exercise enthusiasts. Some of the chapters are: Gym Etiquettes - Anatomy and Physiology - Muscle Physiology - Cells and Beyond Heart and the Circulatory System - Aerobics Activities/Aerobic Dancing - Steroid Use Sport Injuries - Sports Drinks/Energy Drinks - And a new chapter on Immunity These are just a few of the many chapters in this book. If you want to learn how to buy the right sneakers, it is also in this book. Yes, this book is still for all ages, but it is particularly geared towards those that are just beginning, especially the very young that have discovered the great art of exercise and sports. This interest and value of health and physical fitness in their daily lives will thrive and grow. It does not matter who that person is, their age, creed or nationality. Everyone can benefit and their abilities can only be matched by their desires to be the best; the sky is the limit. This book is just the basic knowledge in the field of general health care although it does require a little patience and internalization. For the coaches and physical trainers teaching athletes, these aspects stated here should be taught before, during, and after all sessions with your students. Schools should have a regular curriculum for all students in health and physical education to present the pros and cons of strenuous physical activity. Parents of those students going into a particular sport should be called in and advised as to the overall specifics of the sport and the possible need for medical clearance.
