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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That's right—an exercise that works on you from head to toe as well as from the inside out. In this chapter, I'll show you how you can, by the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other, reduce stress, decrease your risk of a ...
That's right—an exercise that works on you from head to toe as well as from the inside out. In this chapter, I'll show you how you can, by the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other, reduce stress, decrease your risk of a ...
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Feet and knees should be about hips' width apart, toes pointing forward. Slide down against the wall until your upper legs are parallel to the floor. Make sure that you can see your toes and that your weight is on your heels.
Feet and knees should be about hips' width apart, toes pointing forward. Slide down against the wall until your upper legs are parallel to the floor. Make sure that you can see your toes and that your weight is on your heels.
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Flex your feet with the tips of your toes on. Lie on the floor face down. Place your elbows directly under your shoulders and clasp your hands together. Place your feet about hips' width apart. Knowing Your Cardiovascular Starting ...
Flex your feet with the tips of your toes on. Lie on the floor face down. Place your elbows directly under your shoulders and clasp your hands together. Place your feet about hips' width apart. Knowing Your Cardiovascular Starting ...
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Flex your feet with the tips of your toes on the ground. Lift your hips up so that all your weight is evenly distributed between your elbows and your toes. Keep your stomach tight so that your back does not arch.
Flex your feet with the tips of your toes on the ground. Lift your hips up so that all your weight is evenly distributed between your elbows and your toes. Keep your stomach tight so that your back does not arch.
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To assess the flexibility of the hamstring, you can do what is known as the “sit and reach” test: Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and your toes flexed. Start to bend forward at the hips, ...
To assess the flexibility of the hamstring, you can do what is known as the “sit and reach” test: Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and your toes flexed. Start to bend forward at the hips, ...
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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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