Exercise : physical, physiological and psychological benefits / Dulce Esteves and Kiara Lewis, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Esteves, Dulce, editor.

Lewis, Kiara, editor.

Series:

Physical Fitness, Diet and Exercise

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Exercise.

Physical fitness.

Exercise--Physiological aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (400 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2021]

Summary:

"This book presents an overall vision of different aspects of benefits of exercise, such as emotional and psychological benefits, role of exercise in insulin regulation, benefits in conditions such as fibromyalgia, oncologic disease, rheumatic inflammatory diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome, oral health, dementia, mental health and autism spectrum. Potentialities of aquatic exercise for health are also addressed. Developed within a base of scientific accuracy and precision, this book aims to accomplish a general synthesis of the topics included, so that it can be a scientific dissemination book for students and professionals in the field of fitness, who seek to update their scientific knowledge about the benefits of exercise in different areas of health, as well as the type of exercise that should be performed to prevent different pathologies, but who are not readers of scientific journals. Therefore, this book is a must read for fitness professionals, sport scientists, sports students, and for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about the benefits of exercise in different pathologies, and in health in general"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Physical Exercise: Emotional and Psychological Benefits

Abstract

Introduction

Study 1

Method

Procedure and Participants

Variables and Instruments

Results

Study 2

Study 3

Discussion

References

Chapter 2

Physical Activity as a Complementary and Alternative Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Methods

Search Strategy

Overview of the Effects of Exercise in Fibromyalgia

The Specific Effect of Cardiorespiratory Training

The Specific Effect of Resistance Training

Effects of Combined Training

Effects of Balance and Flexibility

Conclusion

Chapter 3

Can Physical Activity Regulate Insulin Resistance?

1. Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome

2. Metabolic Pathways: Can Physical Activity Modify Insulin Resistance Status?

2.1. Aerobic Exercise

2.2. Resistance Training

3. Types of Physical Activity to Reduce Insulin Resistance

3.1. Intensity of Resistance Training

Chapter 4

Physical Exercise and Higher Brain Functions: Cognitive and Emotional Benefits

Neurobiological Bases of Physical Exercise Bennefits

Modulation of Cognitive Functions by Physical Exercise

Effects of Physical Exercise on Emotional Aspects

Chapter 5

Physical Exercise/Activity and Oral Health: What Are the Relationships?

Physical Exercise and Systemic Health

Dental Occlusion and Physical Performance

Saliva and Physical Exercise

Physical Activity, Exercise and Periodontal disease

Periodontal Disease Definition.

Periodontal Disease and Systemic Inflammation

Exercise and Periodontal Disease Associations

Periodontal Disease and High-Performance Exercises

Chapter 6

Exercise: Physical, Physiological and Psychological Benefits on Rheumatic Inflammatory Diseases

1. Introduction

2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2.1. Physical Exercise and Aerobic Capacity, Fatigue and Quality of Life in SLE Patients

2.2. Physical Exercise and Cardiovascular Outcomes in SLE Patients

2.3. Physical Exercise and Disease Activity in SLE Patients

2.4. Effect of Physical Exercise on Immunological System in SLE Patients

3. Rheumatoid Arthritis

3.1. Effect of Exercise on Fatigue in RA Patients

3.2. Effect of Exercise on Physical and Aerobic Capacity in RA Patients

3.3. Effect of Exercise on Cardiovascular Risk in RA Patients

3.4. Effect of Exercise on Disease Activity in RA Patients

4. Spondyloarthritis

5. Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

Sjogren's Syndrome

Chapter 7

Aquatic Exercise in the Healthy Population

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Muscular Strength

Body Composition

Other Variables

Acknowledgments

Chapter 8

Methodological Strategies, Planned Motor Activities and Motor Assessment in Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum

The Interconnectedness of Motor Skills

Methodological Strategies for Teaching

Motor Assessment

Motor Activities Programs

Chapter 9

Exercise for Dementia: The Way Forward

Impact of Dementia on Individuals and Families

Role of Exercise for Those Living with Dementia

Mechanisms by Which Exercise May Work.

What Exercise Should We be Recommending?

The Way Forward

Chapter 10

Benefits of an Active Lifestyle for Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Physical Activity and Exercise Interventions in Women with PCOS

A Note on Translating Exercise and Physical Activity into 'Real World' Strategies

Psychological Benefits of Exercise

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Depression in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Anxiety in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Quality of Life in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity on Body Image in Women with PCOS

Broader Perspectives of Psychological Wellbeing and Health in Women with PCOS

Physical and Physiological Benefits of Exercise

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in the Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Weight Management Related Outcomes in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in the Reduction of Blood Pressure in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Improving Insulin Metabolism in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity on Reproductive Function in Women with PCOS

The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Women with PCOS

Translating Evidence into Practice: Exercise Programming

Resistance Training: An Under Studied Modality

Sedentary Behaviour Must be Considered

Practical Considerations for Exercise Prescription in Women with PCOS

Key Points

Chapter 11

Work it Out: Exercise as an Anti-Cancer Intervention

Introduction.

Running from Cancer - Exercise as a Preventative Strategy

Stronger Outcomes - The Beneficial Effects of Exercise in Cancer

Exercise and Breast Cancer

Exercise and Colon Cancer

Exercise and Prostate Cancer

Exercise and Other Cancers

More Pain or More Gain? Adverse Effects of Exercise in Cancer Patients

Conclusion and Future Prospects

Chapter 12

Role of Exercise Training in Preventing Cardiac Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors

About the Editors

About the Contributors

Index

Blank Page

Blank Page.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-5361-9819-6

OCLC:

45358165