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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Contents
One Step at a Time | |
Gathering Your Gear | |
Progressing Safely | |
Now That Youve Got the Basics Lets Have Some Fun | |
Warming Up Cooling Down and Yes Stretching | |
In the Beginning | |
And Now for the Rest of | |
Walking as a Lifestyle | |
This Is a Walking World | |
The Weathered Walker | |
Taking It to the Next Level | |
Your Feet | |
Footloose and FancyFree | |
The Walking Wounded | |
Merry Metatarsals | |
Walking for Special Populations | |
Walking for Weight Loss | |
Food for Thought | |
Fast Feet Not Fast Food | |
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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