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.
