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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In Part 2, “Progressing Safely,” I introduce you to ways that you can make your walking routine more challenging. I also provide some suggestions on how to spice up your workouts to prevent boredom.
In Part 2, “Progressing Safely,” I introduce you to ways that you can make your walking routine more challenging. I also provide some suggestions on how to spice up your workouts to prevent boredom.
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Be it walking to work or walking vacations, you will learn tips on changing your routine and your attitude toward exercise. Finally, we look at ways to avoid excuses, as well as learn some tricks that will help keep you motivated when ...
Be it walking to work or walking vacations, you will learn tips on changing your routine and your attitude toward exercise. Finally, we look at ways to avoid excuses, as well as learn some tricks that will help keep you motivated when ...
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With a regular walking routine, you can decrease your risk of such a morbid fate. As you move more, you will start to feel better. When you feel better you want to eat better, which eventually lowers weight and cholesterol levels.
With a regular walking routine, you can decrease your risk of such a morbid fate. As you move more, you will start to feel better. When you feel better you want to eat better, which eventually lowers weight and cholesterol levels.
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Whatever your reasons may be, taking a walk serves as a good excuse to escape the trials and tribulations of your everyday routine and allow yourself the freedom to let go for a few moments. Wise Walkers Instead of eating lunch at your ...
Whatever your reasons may be, taking a walk serves as a good excuse to escape the trials and tribulations of your everyday routine and allow yourself the freedom to let go for a few moments. Wise Walkers Instead of eating lunch at your ...
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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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| 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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