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Call it power walking, fitness walking, or just plain walking. Indoors or out, walking is one of the healthiest and most rewarding forms of exercise available to all sorts of people, young and old. In fact, walking burns about the same number of calories per mile as running (and it′s a lot easier on your knees). Walking is one of the most adaptable workout activities around – you can walk for an hour straight to make your walking program effective and to achieve your goals, or you can accumulate this hour over the course of a day.
Fitness Walking For Dummies is for anyone who wants to start an exercise program but may not have the knowledge or motivation to do it. If you′re already a walking fanatic, you′ll find out how to become a better fitness walker. This easy–to–understand guide is also for those who are on track to
- Lose weight
- Decrease blood pressure
- Control cholesterol
- Relieve stress
- Prevent heart disease
- Deal with depression
Explore what it takes to begin an exercise program by setting goals, choosing shoes, and considering nutrition to optimize your workout. Fitness Walking For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:
- Warm–up and cool–down routines
- Strength training
- The four levels of walking: Lifestyle, Fitness, High–Energy, Walk–Run
- Weight–training routines and stretches that add variety
- Buying and using a treadmill
- Age, pregnancy, and walking with your dog
- Dealing with pain and injuries
Like 67 million other people in the United States who log over 201 million miles a year, you want to take advantage of all of the great things a regular walking program can do for you. Whether your goal is to improve your health or your appearance, lose weight, get stronger, feel good about yourself, or all of the above, walking can help you get to where you want to go. This book can help you do that by showing you everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a walking program.
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Praise for Fitness For Dummies® by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent "Full of smart, jargon–free, common sense advice." — Shape. "A funny, irreverent, and very smart guide." — Cooking Light "Comprehensive, authoritative — and entertaining." — Men's Fitness
Features a walking journal to help track your progress
Set a steady pace toward health and fitness with this fun and easy guide Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to exercise, whether you're a senior, mom–to–be, or you're looking for a low–impact, low–cost alternative to jogging or the gym. This friendly guide explains stride by stride how to maximize the cardiovascular benefits of walking — and set up a personalized fitness walking program.
Discover how to: Develop a customized fitness walking routine Set up goals and track your progress Select the right shoes and accessories Stretch, warm up, and cool down Integrate advanced activities — hikes, walk–runs, and races Avoid common injuries
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book does what it sets out to do: it gives a good overview for anyone tackling a fitness walking programme. There is not much else comparable on the market. However, there have been no concessions made to international buyers, much of the detail is US-specific, and I found the American English impenetrable in places, so it is not really for the UK buyer. Although not strictly in the remit, more advice for long-distance or challenge walkers would have been useful. It also seemed to me to be a little dated and the text is rather heavy. Not quite 'Dummies' usual standard.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Fitness walking that really works.
9 April 2000
Format:Paperback
The book is very complete and very easy to understand with step by step instructions that don't clog you mind or are hard to remember. Walking is presented as a healthy habit that will ensure a new way of working out and staying in shape. The book sets you up with valuable information from choosing the right gear to avoiding injuries to getting fit. It's a great book for beginners because it motivates you to start and keep fit without making it a routine or monotonous experience, helping you move to higher levels or workouts, while keeping the habit of walking. It makes a great addition to have along with Nutrition for Dummies and Workouts for Dummies.
--Reviewed by M. E. Volmar
--Reviewed by M. E. Volmar
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Not just for Dummies!
27 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
Truly, dummies, need not apply. This book is for anyone interested in fitness in general. This book is filled with so much information, it is mind boggling.
I had no idea that buying this book would be such a great move on my part, I have gained so much needed insight on various health topics. From understanding your risk for heart disease, to finding the right pair of shoes, this book has it all.
The author Liz Neoporent, is really a Fitness expert. There are 20 chapters, each jam packed with useful information. I have determined my body mass index, as well as measured the strength of my middle and lower body. I have finally been able to buy the right sports bra, that does not make me 'wiggle and jiggle'. I have understood the 4 levels of walking plus their benefits, and found out the importance of strength training, how beneficial it really is. Plus, I have finally been able to find a pair of shoes that do not give me painful blisters (what a miracle).
This book is great, what I mentioned above, is just skimming the surface of all the useful information provided. This is NOT just a book about walking. This is a great resource for any fitness enthusiast. I recommend it to anyone wanting to better their bodies and themselves.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great Guide to Walking!
10 April 2003
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book back in 2000. I just picked it back up last week. After reading it, I began my Walking Program. The book is great, easy to read, and a good reference tool. Anyone who is interested in making walking a part of your fitness routine MUST get this book!
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