This volume investigates the intricate biochemical and physiological adaptations that occur in the human body in response to exercise and training. It draws upon research presented at the First International Course on Physiological Chemistry of Exercise and Training, held in Fiuggi, Italy, in 1979. The book aims to consolidate current knowledge on how the body's chemistry changes to meet the demands of physical activity and how these changes facilitate improved performance and adaptation over time.

This collection of papers from a 1979 international course offers a snapshot of the state of knowledge in exercise physiology and biochemistry at that time. It likely presents detailed scientific findings and theoretical discussions relevant to researchers and advanced students in the field. The content would focus on the biochemical underpinnings of physiological responses to physical stress and training adaptations.