Download or read book Physiology of Fitness written by Brian J. Sharkey and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses what fitness is and its relationship to weight control and health as well as with things like discovery, experience, understanding, achievement and the quality of life. Includes new views on the causes of overweight and obesity; new understanding of muscle fiber types and how they are involved in physical activity and athletic performance, and shows you how to train the (muscle) fibers and energy systems you need to achieve your potential in sport.