Exercise physiology is a very extensive, complex, and constantly changing science dealing with such things as cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscle fiber types, the energy systems, thermoregulation strength, and power. The content of the literature in some of the following  sections is complex and has been written in its simplest form. However, these sections may still be confusing. We apologize if it is hard to understand some of the information in this section.
Exercise Physiology is very important. It will help you better understand nutrition, strength and conditioning, the affects of weather on the body, and more. In this section we will explore how the body produces energy. You will also learn about how the body regulates heat and how both micro (inside your cloths) and macro (outside your clothes) environments effect your body and performance. We will talk about muscle types. Your body has three major muscle types and each muscle type has its own function. We will mainly talk about skeletal muscle and its role in performance. For instance have you ever wondered why sprinters are big and muscular and distance runners are small and thin? This has to do with muscle types. In addition, we will also explore some of the cardiovascular and pulmonary factors that effect performance. I urge you to pay close attention to this section because exercise physiology is the basis of human performance.
You must train and condition the body to deal with the stresses of exercise. Athletes who do not train their bodies to deal with the stresses of exercise will fatigue or become injured. A fatigued athlete will not perform well and thus will not be successful. Changing the physiological and psychological variables of an athlete to deal with the stresses of sport, will help them perform better and protect them from injury. This can be done by training and conditioning. Without the proper training and conditioning athletes will not be successful and may not be safe while playing their sport.
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