ABSTRACT

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

Define exercise, aerobic exercise, aerobic fitness, and anaero- bic exercise

Describe the physiological changes that accompany exercise

Discuss the difficulties involved in researching stress modifica- tion through exercise

Expand upon the role of biochemistry in the control of stress via exercise

Describe exercise as a socially acceptable arena for emotional release and sensation seeking

Explain how exercise may induce stress and anxiety

Speculate upon the causes for exercise addiction