Concepts of Fitness and Wellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach

Section 1:: Lifestyles for Health, Wellness, and Fitness

1:: Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles:: An Introduction

2:: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Section II:: An Introduction to Physical Activity

3:: Preparing for Physical Activity

4:: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

5:: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?

Section III:: The Physical Activity Pyramid

6:: Moderate Physical Activity:: Being Active in Diverse Environments

7:: Cardiovascular Fitness

8:: Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities

9:: Flexibility

10:: Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercises

Section IV:: Physical Activity:: Special Considerations

11:: Body Mechanics:: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck

12:: Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Section V:: Nutrition and Body Composition

13:: Body Composition

14:: Nutrition

15:: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Section VI:: Stress Management

16:: Stress and Health

17:: Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

Section VII:: Avoiding Destructive Behaviors

18:: The Use and Abuse of Tobacco

19:: The Use and Abuse of Alcohol

20:: The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs

21:: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Section VIII:: Making Informed Choices

22:: Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats

23:: Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products:: Becoming an Informed Consumer

24:: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness:: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

Appendix A:: Metric Conversion Chart

Appendix B:: Canadas Food Guide to Healthy Eating

Appendix C:: Calorie, Fat, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Sodium Content of Selected Fast-Food Items

Appendix D:: Calorie Guide to Common Foods

Appendix E:: Calories of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats in Foods