| Description |
1 online resource (161 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword -- 1 Why walk? -- 2 Getting started -- 3 On the go -- 4 The psychology of exercise -- 5 Fueling the body -- 6 Injuries -- 7 Including the family and friends -- 8 What's next? -- Appendix A : Stretching exercises -- Appendix B : PAR-Q -- Appendix C : Shoe-shopping tips -- Appendix D : In training to walk 10 km program -- Index |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Fitness walking -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Physical fitness.
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Aerobic exercises.
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Health.
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Exercise.
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Health behavior.
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Physical Fitness
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Walking
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Exercise
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Health Behavior
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Health
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health.
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Health behavior
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Exercise
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Aerobic exercises
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Fitness walking
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Health
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Physical fitness
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Columbia, The Sports Medicine Council British
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| ISBN |
9781926685557 |
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1926685555 |
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1282696394 |
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9781282696396 |
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