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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Does it mean getting rid of your love handles? Better aerobic conditioning? More shapely legs? More vitality? Whatever your goals, there are undoubtedly a number of ways to achieve them and even more ways to waste time and energy by ...
Does it mean getting rid of your love handles? Better aerobic conditioning? More shapely legs? More vitality? Whatever your goals, there are undoubtedly a number of ways to achieve them and even more ways to waste time and energy by ...
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Beyond the fact that your buttocks are getting flatter (and fatter), sitting for long periods of time distorts your natural muscle balance, decreases your energy, and stiffens your joints. It's no wonder so many of us have chronic pain!
Beyond the fact that your buttocks are getting flatter (and fatter), sitting for long periods of time distorts your natural muscle balance, decreases your energy, and stiffens your joints. It's no wonder so many of us have chronic pain!
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Whatever the reason, this stress is bad and getting worse, and it is something we must start paying attention to. So how in the world can walking help? Well, for starters, exercise produces chemicals in your body known as endorphins.
Whatever the reason, this stress is bad and getting worse, and it is something we must start paying attention to. So how in the world can walking help? Well, for starters, exercise produces chemicals in your body known as endorphins.
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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. Walking also serves as a healthy social outlet.
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. Walking also serves as a healthy social outlet.
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... and stiff joints caused by being so still for prolonged periods of time. Getting the blood and oxygen flowing to the muscles and brain increases brain activity and clarity of mind, and it promotes an overall sense of well-being.
... and stiff joints caused by being so still for prolonged periods of time. Getting the blood and oxygen flowing to the muscles and brain increases brain activity and clarity of mind, and it promotes an overall sense of well-being.
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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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