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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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