With five times as many exercise walkers as joggers, walking has become the most popular workout in America. That's because it's fun, safe, and almost anyone can do it! This book offers walkers and walker wannabes a complete guide to maximizing the benefits of this popular, pleasurable form of exercise -- from shoes, stretching, and stride to high-tech tools such as heart monitors.
-- How to put an effective walking program together
-- Choosing the right (and not necessarily the most expensive) equipment, from shoes to treadmills
-- Tips on varying speed, slope, intensity, duration, and route, in order to achieve the best workout
-- Photos and illustrations that demonstrate proper techniques
-- Includes a handy walker's log to track & monitor your progress