The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walking For HealthYou're no idiot, of course. You've been meaning to get on track to a happier, healthier life, and you've heard that walking burns the same amount of calories as jogging. But your path, while paved with good intentions, is also filled with roadblocks-like too little energy, or too many unwholesome distractions ...Lace up your sneakers! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Walking for Health will help you develop a walking program and be with you every step of the way. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: * Simple steps to figure out your waist-to-hip ratio and fitness level. * Easy ways to stay motivated and energetic. * Time-saving tips on incorporating walking workouts into your busy life. * Expert advice on how walking helps you age gracefully. |
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... Walking for Health corroborates what I and a handful of other forward-thinking fitness experts have been saying for some time: You don't have to work out for hours and hours to get fit, and you don't have to obsess over your diet.
... Walking for Health corroborates what I and a handful of other forward-thinking fitness experts have been saying for some time: You don't have to work out for hours and hours to get fit, and you don't have to obsess over your diet.
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The good news is you don't have to develop all these problems. The bad news is there is no magic potion or special recipe that will whip you into shape effortlessly. You have to work at it, at least a bit. All you really have to do is ...
The good news is you don't have to develop all these problems. The bad news is there is no magic potion or special recipe that will whip you into shape effortlessly. You have to work at it, at least a bit. All you really have to do is ...
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Don't think too much. Just get out there. What I'm getting at here is that walking creates a sense of self-confidence and overall well-being. Getting out and doing something good for your body is invigorating and inspirational.
Don't think too much. Just get out there. What I'm getting at here is that walking creates a sense of self-confidence and overall well-being. Getting out and doing something good for your body is invigorating and inspirational.
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We don't grow up thinking of walking as an option, no matter how short the distance. Certain newer cities are even sidewalk-less, leaving you no choice but to drive. And we like to drive. We are a car-loving nation.
We don't grow up thinking of walking as an option, no matter how short the distance. Certain newer cities are even sidewalk-less, leaving you no choice but to drive. And we like to drive. We are a car-loving nation.
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You don't exactly feel bad now, but you can see it coming and you'd like to do something about it. Great! But before beginning any fitness program, it is important to establish your starting point. Fitness testing is important because ...
You don't exactly feel bad now, but you can see it coming and you'd like to do something about it. Great! But before beginning any fitness program, it is important to establish your starting point. Fitness testing is important because ...
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Contents
Beginning a Program | |
Gathering Your Gear | |
Progressing Safely | |
Now That Youve Got the Basics Lets Have Some Fun | |
Warming Up Cooling Down and Yes Stretching | |
Why Weight? | |
In the Beginning | |
Fast Feet Not Fast Food | |
Walking as a Lifestyle | |
This Is a Walking World | |
The Weathered Walker | |
Exercising Your Alternatives | |
Taking It to the Next Level | |
Your Feet | |
Footloose and FancyFree | |
And Now for the Rest of | |
Walking for Special Populations | |
Walking for Weight Loss | |
Weight Walkers | |
Food for Thought | |
Merry Metatarsals | |
Walking Wonders | |
Appendix B Walking Words | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walking For Health THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE |
| Author | Erika Peters |
| Publisher | Penguin, 2000 |
| ISBN | 144069561X, 9781440695612 |
| Length | 320 pages |
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