,ACSM’s Advanced
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ACSM’s advanced exercise physiology. — 2nd ed.
p. ; cm.
Advanced exercise physiology / editors, Peter A. Farrell, Michael Joyner, Vincent Caiozzo.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7817-9780-1 (alk. paper)
1. Exercise—Physiological aspects. I. Farrell, Peter A. II. Joyner, Michael J. III. Caiozzo, Vincent. IV. American
College of Sports Medicine. V. Title: Advanced exercise physiology / editors, Peter A. Farrell, Michael Joyner,
Vincent Caiozzo.
[DNLM: 1. Exercise—physiology. WE 103]
QP309.A83 2012
612’.044—dc23
2011023733
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