Practical Math for Health Fitness Professionals

This text explains how to perform the metabolic calculations used in exercise physiology. The book is aimed at health professionals and students seeking certification in these fields, and shows simple methods for solving problems in exercise metabolism, pulmonary function and cardiovascular dynamics. It contains many examples and practice problems which should help those with maths phobias to gain an understanding of calculations in exercise physiology. In addition to explaining fundamental maths concepts which are necessary for working in exercise physiology, this book shows how to complete metabolic equations which are included on ACSM certification examinations.