Get Fit Through Power Walking

by Becky Youman (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $4.34

  Especially aimed at beginners, this accessible book about walking for better health provides specific techniques to maximize fitness. Topics include the mental and physical benefits of walking; how to assess and monitor fitness levels; warm-up and cool-down exercises; walking equipment (especially shoes); injury prevention; nutrition for walkers; cross-training options including weight lifting; and a special section on walking for weight loss. There is also a chapter on issues particular to women, such as personal safety and walking during pregnancy. Concise and uncomplicated, this publication is not designed to be an exhaustive book about fitness walking, but rather a resource for those who want the basic facts. Each chapter includes secrets sidebars where Youman imparts nuggets of walker's wisdom in a user-friendly, straightforward way.