JOGGING:
A Successful Guide to Aerobics

by DALE E. CAMPBELL
3rd ed., June 2008, 140 pages, $13.95 
ISBN 978-0-89641-461-7

 

This text is designed for use in beginning jogging programs. It provides the novice with a step-by-step approach to starting and maintaining a successful aerobics program. Based on proven scientific principles for effective aerobic exercising, this book includes specific details on assessment of cardiovascular fitness. Key points are emphasized with photographs and illustrations. The book includes unit reviews for each chapter. A test bank is available to instructors adopting Jogging: A Successful Guide to Aerobics.

Contents

Chapter 1: LIFESTYLE—THE KEY TO OPTIMAL WELL-BEING

Avoiding Destructive Habits
Weight Control
Diet
Stress Management
Osteoporosis

Chapter 2: ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

Run—Walk Method

Chapter 3: KEEPING RECORDS

Explanation of the Breakdown of Daily Record Keeping

Chapter 4: TRAINING GUIDE FOR A SUCCESSFUL AEROBICS PROGRAM

Frequency
Intensity
Duration
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Level Four
Level Five

Chapter 5: TRAINING SESSION—PREPARATION PHASE

Ballistic Stretch
Static Stretch

Chapter 6: TRAINING SESSION—RECOVERY PHASE

Chapter 7: NUTRITION AS REALTED TO AEROBICS

Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein

Chapter 8: PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

Effects of Physical Training upon the Heart and Circulatory System
Heart Size
Heart Rate
Stroke Volume
Blood Volume and Hemoglobin
Changes in Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Effects of Physical Training upon the Respiratory System
Pulmonary Ventilation
Ventilatory Efficiency
Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Diffusion Capacity
Effects of Physical Training Upon the Body
Changes in Body Composition
Heat Acclimatization

Chapter 9: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING

Chapter 10: MECHANICS OF JOGGING

Posture
Foot Plant
Stride
Use of Arms
Breathing
Overall Action

Chapter 11: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Training in the Heat
Training in the Cold
Air Pollution
Training at High Altitudes
Terrain
Things Research does not tell you about Jogging
UV Rays: The Basic Facts.

Chapter 12: INJURY PREVENTION AND CARE

Overuse Injuries
Minor Injuries
Treatment of Injuries

Chapter 13: CROSS TRAINING

Benefits of Cross Training
Examples of Cross Training

APPENDIX A: CHAPTER REVIEWS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dale E. Campbell is currently teaching in the Department of Physical Education at Fresno College in Fresno, California. Previously, he was Chairman of the Department of Physical Education at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. He received his B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and his D.A. from Middle Tennessee State University. Dr. Campbell's background includes 12 years of teaching experience, 14 years of coaching experience, and 12 years of experience with activity courses in Physical Education. Dr. Campbell also has enjoyed over 20 years of competitive and leisure running.