Fitness Walking For Dummies

Praise for Fitness For Dummies ® by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent "Full of smart, jargon–free, common sense advice." — Shape. "A funny, irreverent, and very smart guide." — Cooking Light "Comprehensive, authoritative — and entertaining." — Men's Fitness Features a walking journal to help track your progress Set a steady pace toward health and fitness with this fun and easy guide Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to exercise, whether you're a senior, mom–to–be, or you're looking for a low–impact, low–cost alternative to jogging or the gym. This friendly guide explains stride by stride how to maximize the cardiovascular benefits of walking — and set up a personalized fitness walking program. Discover how to: Develop a customized fitness walking routine Set up goals and track your progress Select the right shoes and accessories Stretch, warm up, and cool down Integrate advanced activities — hikes, walk–runs, and races Avoid common injuries Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily ™ e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Introduction. PART I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: Knowing Your Numbers. Chapter 2: Going for Your Personal Gold. Chapter 3: Getting in Gear. Chapter 4: Nutrition for Walkers on the Run. Chapter 5: Walking Logistics. PART II: Basic Training. Chapter 6: Warming Up and Cooling Down. Chapter 7: Lifestyle Walking. Chapter 8: Fitness Walking. Chapter 9: High–Energy Walking. Chapter 10: Walk–Run. PART III: Beyond the Basics. Chapter 11: Strength Training Exercises for Walkers. Chapter 12: Stretches for Walkers. Chapter 13: Advanced Walking Routines. Chapter 14: Advice for Special Needs. Chapter 15: A Pain in the. Chapter 16: The Complete Treadmill Guide. Chapter 17: All Roads Lead to Fitness. PART IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Great Gadgets for Walkers. Chapter 19: Ten Great Sources of Walking Information. Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Stay Motivated. Appendix: Walking Resources. Index. Book Registration Information.

Liz Neporent holds a master′s degree in exercise physiology and is the author of several fitness books, including Weight Training For Dummies??. She has contributed to fitness magazines as well as the New York Times.