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The Rugged Walker

The Rugged Walker

by PatriciaKirk (Author)

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    Paperback 1997

    $3.24
Synopsis

Inside The Rugged Walker, you'll find: over 80 exercises for endurance, flexibility, and strength; over 70 photos and illustrations showing correct exercise technique; tips on cross-training, posture, and balance; stress-reduction and relaxation techniques; and everything you need to create a personalized rugged walking program. Step up to the challenge and experience the benefits of a spontaneous and creative way to train. Exercise and walking expert Patricia Kirk will help you tap into your adventurous spirit and walk your way to better fitness.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 01 Oct 1997
ISBN 10: 0880116897
ISBN 13: 9780880116893

Media Reviews

Rugged walking returns to exercise the element that's been missing for too many people: fun. In the process, it creates a more effective, more interesting, and ultimately more motivating workout. In short, it's an idea whose time has come.
Seth Bauer
Editor in Chief
Walking Magazine
Patricia Kirk's The Rugged Walker explores a winning fitness program where nature is the playground for walkers: inspiring, challenging and invigorating. Proving rugged walking is for all fitness levels, Kirk provides a training program suited to the reader's needs along with motivational tips and relaxation exercises - an inspirational and fascinating read.
Sandra Ward
Director of Public Affairs
American Volkssport Association
Author Bio


Patricia A. Kirk has been a fitness instructor since 1985 and has taught fitness walking since 1989. In addition to teaching rugged walking to clients at Rolling Hills Club, a health/fitness facility where she serves as general manager, Patricia frequently educates corporate employees and fitness professionals on the benefits of her walking program. She also leads weekend fitness retreats, during which she teaches rugged walking and presents workshops on nutrition, fitness and health, and stress reduction.

Patricia holds a Masters degree in exercise science and cardiac rehabilitation from Northeastern Illinois University. She is an ACE Certified Instructor and a former chairperson of the ACE Instructor Certification Exam Committee. She is a board member of U.C. Berkeley's Advisory Committee for Health and Fitness Management Certification Program. She also is a member of both the International Health and Racquet Sports Association and the International Dance Exercise Association.

Patricia currently lives in Novato, California. Her interests include writing, hiking, mountain biking, and photography.