Sports Endocrinology

1. Front Matter

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2. Hormonal Response to Exercise

   • Mark S. Tremblay, Samuel Y. Chu

   Pages 1-30

3. Exercise and Endogenous Opiates

   • Tim Meyer, Lothar Schwarz, Wilfried Kindermann

   Pages 31-42

4. The Effect of Exercise on the Hypothalamo—Pituitary—Adrenal Axis

   • Gary Wittert

   Pages 43-55

5. Impact of Chronic Training on Pituitary Hormone Secretion in the Human

   • Johannes D. Veldhuis, Kohji Yoshida

   Pages 57-76

6. Exercise and the Growth Hormone—Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Axis

   • Alon Eliakim, Jo Anne Brasel, Dan M. Cooper

   Pages 77-95

7. Thyroid Function and Exercise

   • Victor J. Bernet, Leonard Wartofsky

   Pages 97-118

8. The Male Reproductive System, Exercise, and Training

   • David C. Cumming

   Pages 119-131

9. Exercise and the Hypothalamus

   • Moira A. Petit, Jerilynn C. Prior

   Pages 133-163

10. Exercise Training in the Normal Female

    • Anne B. Loucks

    Pages 165-180

11. Adrenergic Regulation of Energy Metabolism

    • Michael Kjœr, Kai Lange

    Pages 181-188

12. Energy Balance and Weight Control (Male and Female)

    • Gilbert W. Gleim, Beth W. Glace

    Pages 189-205

13. Hormonal Regulation of Fluid Homeostasis During and Following Exercise

    • Charles E. Wade

    Pages 207-225

14. Diabetes and Exercise

    • Stephen H. Schneider, Pushpinder S. Guleria

    Pages 227-238

15. Hormonal Regulations of the Effects of Exercise on Bone

    • Philip D. Chilibeck

    Pages 239-252

16. The Role of Exercise in the Attainment of Peak Bone Mass and Bone Strength

    • Shona L. Bass, Kathryn H. Myburgh

    Pages 253-280

17. Interrelationships Between Acute and Chronic Exercise and the Immune and Endocrine Systems

    • Valéria M. Natale, Roy J. Shephard

    Pages 281-301

18. Exercise and the Developing Child

    • Sita M. Sundaresan, James N. Roemmich, Alan D. Rogol

    Pages 303-319

19. Exercise and the Female Reproductive System

    • David M. Quadagno

    Pages 321-333

20. Exercise and Pregnancy

    • Fred K. Lotgering

    Pages 335-345

Since the observation in the 19th century that an extract of the suprarenal bodies injected into the circulation caused a rise in blood pressure, the endocrine system has become a major component in our understanding of human physiology. The introduction of radioimmunoassay techniques and the ability to measure minimal amounts of hor­ mones (a term derived from the Greek "to excite") have shown that acute exercise causes a release of a large number of hormones and that chronic exercise may further lead to long-term alterations in endocrine homeostasis. Actually, almost every organ and system in the body is affected by physical activity and exercise, much of it through the endocrine and neuroendocrine system. Investigation ofthe effect of acute or chronic physical activity on the endocrine system is a complex matter since the stimulus called "exercise" has many components, such as mode, intensity, duration, and others. In addition, several other factors, such as age, gender, training status, body temperature, circadian rhythm, metabolic state, menstrual cycle, and various external conditions as well as psychological factors, can modify the effect of physical activity on hormonal secretion. Moreover, the physiol9gical stimulus of exercise often provokes several and parallel cascades of biochemical and endocrine changes. It is therefore often extremely difficult to distinguish between primary and secondary events and between cause and effect. These limitations will be discussed in Chapter 1.

• Diabetes
• growth factor
• homeostasis
• insulin-like
• puberty
• sports medicine

"...this book provides a world view of recent developments in sports endocrinology, with invited contributions from leading authorities in 12 nations...A welcome feature is an extended discussion of the exercising female, with chapters exploring hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, contraceptive use, pregnancy and the menopause. There are also chapters looking at hormonal aspects of overtraining, exercise at high altitude, exercise and mood state, and circadian rhythms...The material should prove a valuable resource for all who are concerned with the impact of hormones upon acute and chronic responses to exercise, and this could serve as a useful text for a graduate course in sports endocrinology..." -Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology

". . .the stated objectives of the text are worthy, and the editors have met those objectives. . .the editors have done a fine job of assembling many of the outstanding figures in the field to write chapters. . .This is a very valuable book. The underlying subject -- the impact of exercise on endocrinology -- is interesting and important to both the clinician and the exercise scientist. There is a real need for a book that is a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the scientific findings concerning the interaction of exercise and the endocrine system. Weighted Numerical Score: 91 - 4 Stars!" -Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal

"...this book provides a good read for those interested in endocrinology and those interested in exercise. There has been a distinct need for a book in this subdiscipline, since endocrinology and exercise science e are growing so rapidly. This textbook is long overdue. A competent understanding of exercise and endocrinology are important for the successful integration of the two areas. Sports Endocrinology meets the need." -The Lancet

"...this text represents a valuable and relatively comprehensive overview of the area. It will be very useful to clinicians who treat their patients with exercise or have patients who are athletes...In summary, this is a fine book that is generally well written and well organized. It is compendium of information concerning many of the important areas of exercise endocrinology. The book is replete with interesting information not available in other single source. It would be a valuable book for clinicians who prescribe or recommend exorcise for their patients, or who have patients who are athletes. It would also be very valuable to scientists and their graduate students who study endocrinological and metabolic aspects of exercise." -Elsevier Science

"The book is impressive in scope, organization, content, and clarity. In short, this is a book with very useful, carefully crafted chapters that can indeed inform several groups of readers. It is a comprehensive review of the endocrine response to exercise and the effect on the body with up-to-date references. Sports Endocrinology is the new standard reference book." -American Journal of Medicine and Sports

"This is a comprehensive review volume describing in 24 chapters the physiological effects of physical activity on the endocrine system. Some of the topics will be of special interest to pediatric endocrinologists, such as: The effect of exercise on the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal-axis; Exercise and the growth hormone-IGF-I axis; Diabetes and exercise; Role of exercise in the attainment of peak bone mass and bone strength; Exercise and the developing child (interaction with growth). Well referenced. Of interest to pediatricians, endocrinologists, sports physicians and training coaches." -Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, USA

  Michelle P. Warren

• Ribstein Center for Sport Medicine Sciences and Research, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel

  Naama W. Constantini

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