Walking for Fitness: The Beginner's Handbook

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Synopsis
&“This book is a step-by-step guide to get you started and offers good advice on everything from the right shoes and diet to staying motivated.&” —Good Times Magazine Includes tips and walking programs by Olympian Lynn Kanuka Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it doesn&’t require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes four times a week reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and other health problems. This comprehensive guide helps readers make the most of their walking. It offers two step-by-step programs developed by fitness professionals; advice on shoes, clothing, nutrition, and routes; tips on staying motivated and avoiding injury; stories from real-life walkers; and ways to include friends and family. Whether the goal is to return to activity, reduce the risk of illness and injury, or to minimize one&’s impact on the environment, this encouraging book helps readers put their best foot forward. &“Caron covers everything including the various health benefits, warming up and cooling down, and the right kinds of clothing and shoes. There&’s a list of reminders on how to incorporate walking into my daily routine . . . and a number of walker profiles. The profiles can be motivational and illustrate the reasons people have for walking and how it can be an important part of keeping fit.&” —Toronto Star
Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
224 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781926685557
Related ISBNs:
9781553652199
Publisher:
Greystone Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Sport Medicine Council of British Colombia and Marnie Caron
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Health, Mind and Body
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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