Fitness Walking for Dummies | Neporent, Liz

Praise for Fitness For Dummies(R) 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(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers