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 brings us to the question, what does “fitness” mean to you? Does it mean a certain dress size? Does it mean getting rid of your love handles? Better aerobic conditioning? More shapely legs? More vitality?
That brings us to the question, what does “fitness” mean to you? Does it mean a certain dress size? Does it mean getting rid of your love handles? Better aerobic conditioning? More shapely legs? More vitality?
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This is the part of the book where you learn what it means to commit to health, both now and for many years to come. In Part 2, “Progressing Safely,” I introduce you to ways that you can make your walking routine more challenging.
This is the part of the book where you learn what it means to commit to health, both now and for many years to come. In Part 2, “Progressing Safely,” I introduce you to ways that you can make your walking routine more challenging.
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Walking is a perfect means to achieve both goals. Cheap, available, and easy (mind out of the gutter please), walking offers you most everything you need for a happier and healthier life. We'll start with the benefits that walking on a ...
Walking is a perfect means to achieve both goals. Cheap, available, and easy (mind out of the gutter please), walking offers you most everything you need for a happier and healthier life. We'll start with the benefits that walking on a ...
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Lower cholesterol means cleaner arteries. As our arteries clear, our blood pressure drops, putting less pressure on the heart. This, in turn, allows more oxygen-rich blood to be delivered throughout the body. With more oxygen and blood ...
Lower cholesterol means cleaner arteries. As our arteries clear, our blood pressure drops, putting less pressure on the heart. This, in turn, allows more oxygen-rich blood to be delivered throughout the body. With more oxygen and blood ...
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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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