Fitness and Exercise Essentials: Anatomy and Physiology

Fitness and Exercise Essentials: Anatomy and Physiology

This course is one of three installments. This study focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the body in relation to exercise and fitness. It's time to start understanding WHY we should eat certain foods and stay away from others. Now, we can answer the question "what makes some people faster than others". Get the low down on what metabolism really is. And understand the make-up of the human body, so you can truly understand why you are working out.

If you want chiseled abs...start understanding your body and how it functions in exercise. If you want to lose 30 pounds by summer, learn how food interacts as a key player in your body's physical make-up.

Unit 1: Metabolism -- Unit 2: Basic Anatomy and Physiology -- Unit 3: Muscle Anatomy and Physiology

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What you will learn

• Understand key terms within this unit of study.
• Recognize the role of metabolism within the human body and how it related directly to exercise.
• Determine the metabolic requirements of each of the three energy pathways described in this unit.

Rating: 3.2

Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: Chris Martin