Author: Liz Neporent Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118069218 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 339
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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.
Author: Erin Palinski-Wade Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119002540 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 336
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Get up, get moving, and walk away the pounds If you're looking to lose weight and get fit, Walking theWeight Off For Dummies will show you just what to do to walkyourself to a whole new you. Whether you want to burn fat, boostyour energy level, improve your mood, shed your belly, or just gettoned, this easy to read, fun and friendly guide will have youputting your best foot forward — over and over again! Insideyou'll discover which workouts are the best to achieve yourspecific goals, how low-impact walking is perfect for fat-burning,how to pick the right pair of shoes for walking, and so muchmore. Walking is the number one form of exercise in America, andstudies show that it is highly effective in achieving multiplehealth goals — from losing weight and decreasing body fat toimproving overall health and mental well being. Best of all,walking is very inexpensive and can be done anywhere. With thiscomplete and easy-to-use guide, you'll find that creating andsticking to a walking program to lose weight and feel great hasnever been easier. Learn how walking is the ideal exercise to achieve and maintainhealthy body weight and improve overall health Figure out the best techniques to avoid injury and achieve yourspecific fitness goals Dive into nutrition tips for fueling up before and after walksto maintain health Discover how you can fit walking into your life, regardless ofyour age, gender, and current weight If you've always wanted to incorporate walking into your routineto boost your health and effectively lose weight, Walking theWeight Off For Dummies will show you how.
Author: Nina Barough Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1465463429 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 194
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Discover the benefits of power walking and take simple steps to boost your energy levels with Walking for Fitness. Whether you want to include walking in your workout regimen or simply want to be more active and reach the recommended 10,000 steps a day, this collection of strategies can help you maximize the benefits of fitness walking. Seven 12-week-long walking programs target a range of goals, from weight loss to completing a marathon. Step-by-step photographs demonstrate correct techniques, and stretching and strengthening exercises are explained to complement your walking program and help you improve your overall well-being. Now revised and updated, Walking for Fitness provides you with everything you need to achieve good health, increased vitality, and weight loss. No matter your age or fitness level, make every step count with Walking for Fitness.
Author: Suzanne Schlosberg Publisher: For Dummies ISBN: 9781568848662 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 346
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How to make educated decisions regarding nutrition, exercise programs, choosing a health club facility and purchasing exercise equipment, clothing and accessories.
Author: Maggie Spilner Publisher: Rodale Books ISBN: 9781579542368 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 308
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"There are few people who have done more for walking, or who know more about walking, than Maggie Spilner.... This is truly a walking encyclopedia for the new millennium."--From the foreword by Elaine Ward, founder and director of the North American Racewalking Foundation From the walking editor of America's number one healthy living magazine comes the definitive guide to America's number one fitness activity: walking. Join Prevention's Maggie Spilner as she introduces you to the tools and techniques that can help you get more from your walking routine. You'll go farther and faster, with greater comfort and less risk of injury. Prevention's Complete Book of Walking features: *Three workout plans to help you walk off extra pounds (page 97) *Step-by-step instructions for finding perfect-fitting shoes (page 47) *Yoga poses that support an efficient, fluid stride (page 131) *A buyer's guide for choosing the best treadmill (page 60) *A complete program to train for a 5-K event (page 151) Prevention's Complete Book of Walking also features the 6-week Dynamic Walking program developed by Suki Munsell, Ph.D. You'll learn to move your body with grace, control, and power, so you'll get even greater benefit from your walking routine.
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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.
Author: LaReine Chabut Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118940741 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 392
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Tone up, burn calories, stay strong Weight Training For Dummies makes it easy to get started with weight training by offering trusted and straightforward guidance on the latest circuit and resistance training, and all-new information on the highly popular bodyweight and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Whether you're working with dumbbells, free weight sets, or machines, you'll find out how to combine weight training with other exercise to properly strength train and get in the best shape of your life. Along with aerobic exercise and flexibility, body weight training is an integral part of a complete physical activity program. But with all the different equipment and techniques available, getting started can feel overwhelming. Want to get pumped about weight training? Consider these facts: strength training, whether via free weights or a machine, builds muscle. And the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism and the less prone you are to injuries—in and out of the gym. Plus, strength training promotes bone strength, which can significantly reduce your odds of developing osteoporosis. If that's not enough, strength training—unlike cardio workouts like running—reaps benefits almost immediately. So what are you waiting for? Weight Training For Dummies has everything you need to get started. Provides examples and directions for powerful 20-minute weight training routines for the time challenged Features advice to help you choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle Includes new coverage devoted to warm-ups and the hottest and most beneficial stretches Introduces using weight training to address specific health or orthopedic conditions Whether you're already in the gym several times a week or are just starting out with a fitness routine, Weight Training For Dummies shows you how to use free weights or weight machines to get results—fast.
Author: Danny Dreyer Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1439188785 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 275
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From the authors of the bestselling ChiRunning comes a revolutionary program that blends the health benefits of walking with the core principles of T’ai Chi to deliver maximum physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. The low-impact health benefits of walking have made it one of the most popular forms of daily exercise. Yet few people experience all the benefits that walking can offer. In ChiWalking, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, teach the walking technique they created that transforms walking from a mundane means of locomotion into an intensely rewarding practice that enhances mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Similar to Pilates, yoga, and T’ai Chi, ChiWalking emphasizes body alignment and mindfulness while strengthening the core muscles of the body. The five mindful steps of the ChiWalking program will get anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, into great shape from head to toe, inside and out. 1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and better balance. 2. Engage your core. Make back and knee pain disappear. 3. Create balance. Walk faster, farther, and with less effort. 4. Make a choice. Choose from a menu of twelve great walks such as the Cardio Walk, the Energizing Walk, or the Walking Meditation, to keep your exercise program fresh. 5. Move forward. Make walking any distance a mindful, enjoyable experience, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned walker.
Author: Jerald D. Hawkins Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9780495558569 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 122
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Cengage Learning Activity Series From aerobics and yoga -- to bowling, tennis, weight training, and more -- Wadsworth offers a complete line of activities texts to meet your teaching needs. Written for individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds, the Wadsworth Physical Activity Series goes beyond the mere fundamentals, showing students how to improve, excel, and simply get more enjoyment from their favorite physical activities. WALKING FOR FUN AND FITNESS, 4th Edition, is divided into three parts: Part One is an introduction to walking; Part Two, Fun and Fitness Through Walking, discusses exercise principles and technique; and Part Three, Maximizing Your Walking Program, covers injury prevention, nutrition and weight management. Armed with the knowledge of this text, students learn effective motivation techniques to get them started (and keep them going!), and help them discover that walking can be fun and lead to greater fitness. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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