This book will provide a concise introduction to the subject of biological rhythms, and will consider systematically the impact that rhythms of various cycle lengths have for sport and exercise practitioners. The authors combine expertise in sports science, chronobiology, and physiology, and the text offers scientific research with clinical practice.

1. Introduction to chronobiology 2. Phsyiological circadian rhythms at rest 3. Circadian rhythms in mental performance 4. Circadian rhythms in sports performance 5. Sleep and exercise 6. Chronobiology of time-ozone transitions 7. The travelling athlete 8. Shiftwork 9. The menstrual cycle and exercise 10. Seasonal variations 11. Research methodology in chronobiology

T. Reilly , Director of Human Science and Professor of Sports Science, Liverpool John Moores University, G. Atkinson , Research Fellow in Chronobiology and Exercise, Liverpool John Moores University, J. Waterhouse , Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University