Creative fitness : applying health psychology and exercise science to everyday life / Henry B. Biller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Biller, Henry B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical fitness--Psychological aspects.

Physical fitness.

Exercise--Psychological aspects.

Exercise.

Clinical health psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Biller integrates research about exercise, nutrition, and health within an applied developmental psychological framework. Readers are presented with ways of making fitness an enjoyable and positive force in their daily lives. Although a major focus is on how to get in shape, Biller's primary mission is to encourage a healthy lifestyle that enriches self-awareness and personal growth. The goal is not just to facilitate physical fitness, but to enhance overall life satisfaction. The book's uniqueness, accordingly, lies in its ability to help individuals develop a creative, playful approach to fitness in all spheres of their lives. While some readers are just beginning to think about fitness because of a desire to lose weight and improve their appearance, others are more interested in refining their athletic skills or achieving a greater balance in their daily activities. Dedicated exercisers often are striving for new routines and ways to prevent burnout. Many parents, moreover, are searching for activities to help their children, as well as themselves, become more fit. Older individuals are especially likely to be concerned about staying healthy and avoiding physical dependence as they age. Biller speaks to all these concerns-and all these groups-by providing an approach to getting in shape that enriches self-understanding and mental vitality.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Step I Appreciating Your Biological Individuality

Chapter 1 Body Wisdom

Getting Started

Nurturing Yourself

Intrinsic Pleasures

Self-Understanding

Personality Factors

Lifetime Implications

Chapter 2 Staying Healthy

Valuing Exercise

Feeling Fit

Inner Improvements

Increasing Longevity

Decreasing Risks

Lessening Disabilities

Sensible Changes

Step II Understanding Your Personal Potential

Chapter 3 Mental Vitality

Emotional Wellness

Building Confidence

Expanding Competence

Relieving Stress

Managing Anger

Having Fun

Deeper Meanings

Chapter 4 Motivating Yourself

Varied Options

Moving Forward

Gradual Progress

Comfort Zones

Overall Conditioning

Relaxed Routines

Internal Incentives

Step III Enjoying Your Exercise Experience

Chapter 5 Playful Movement

Enduring Influences

Optimal Levels

Individual Tempo

Happy Times

Athletic Activities

Effective Scheduling

Sustaining Performance

Preventing Burnout

Chapter 6 Muscle Games

Lifetime Fitness

Basic Stimulation

Furthering Flexibility

Gaining Strength

Invigorating Options

Selecting Sequences

Alternating Endeavors

Step IV Improving Your Physical Appearance

Chapter 7 Eating Well

Controlling Fat

Influencing Appetite

Burning Calories

Balanced Nutrition

Getting Leaner

Food Preferences

Prudent Adjustments

Healthy Choices

Chapter 8 Looking Good

Constructive Changes

Body Image

Physique Variations

Coping Patterns

Shaping Up

Attractive Abdominals

Back Conditioning

Arm Definition

Torso Toning

Leg Enhancement

Step V Maximizing Your Healthful Lifestyle

Chapter 9 Family Fitness

Playing Together

Realistic Expectations

Good Examples

Sensitive Support

Youth Sports

Providing Alternatives

Sharing Opportunities

Self-Protection

Parenting Rewards

Quality Time

Chapter 10 Life Satisfaction

Setting Priorities

Nutritious Enjoyment

Ensuring Restfulness

Sexual Fulfillment

Enhancing Work

Active Involvement

Positive Aging

Maintaining Connections.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-226) and indexes.

ISBN:

9798400633478

9780313013973

0313013977

OCLC:

614595645