Fitness Walking - 2nd Edition (Fitness Spectrum Series) [Paperback]

Therese Iknoian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0736056084 | ISBN-13: 978-0736056083 | Publication Date: March 21, 2005 | Edition: 2

Add structure and variety to your walks with specific programs and 60 workouts to use on your path to improved fitness and health. Fitness Walking offers a full menu of walks from which you can choose the duration, distance, speed, and nature of the walk you prefer each day while staying on track to meet your overall fitness goals.

In addition to the specially designed walks, you'll find clear-cut training advice, instructions for creating your own walking schedule, and useful tips from one of America's foremost authorities on the topic. Fitness Walking is like having a personal trainer striding alongside you every step of the way. It's the best way to ensure you get the physical benefits and enjoyment you deserve out of every trek you take.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""Filled to the brim with 60 different workouts, 12 complete 4-week schedules, and step-by-step instructions on creating your own program. A must-have for the dedicated walker.""
Linda Lewis
Fitness editor, SHAPE Magazine
"Without question, this book is a must for anyone interested in walking as a fitness activity. It provides solid, easy-to-understand information and advice regarding many aspects of fitness walking, including detailed guidelines on proper walking technique and walking workouts to accommodate any person. "Fitness Walking, Second Edition," is another excellent book from one of the foremost authorities on the topic."
Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM
Chief exercise physiologist and vice president of educational services
American Council on Exercise

Review

"Filled to the brim with 60 different workouts, 12 complete 4-week schedules, and step-by-step instructions on creating your own program. A must-have for the dedicated walker."

Linda Lewis
Fitness editor, SHAPE Magazine

“Without question, this book is a must for anyone interested in walking as a fitness activity. It provides solid, easy-to-understand information and advice regarding many aspects of fitness walking, including detailed guidelines on proper walking technique and walking workouts to accommodate any person. Fitness Walking, Second Edition, is another excellent book from one of the foremost authorities on the topic.”

Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM
Chief exercise physiologist and vice president of educational services
American Council on Exercise

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 2 edition (March 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736056084
• ISBN-13: 978-0736056083
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Walking

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Walkers, August 13, 2006

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This review is from: Fitness Walking - 2nd Edition (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

This book is a great place to obtain walking workout knowledge for the beginning walker, or the advanced/experienced athlete who would like to add walking to their routine. It dispells many of the myths surrounding the jogging-vs-walking debate (i.e. which is better for you) and provides ample research showing the amazing benefits of walking.

Chapters include information on preparing to walk, purchasing shoes, walking the correct way, warming up/cooling down, stretches (with photos), and various self-tests to determine where your starting level is.

6 chapters are divided into different stages of walking workouts (from beginners to highly advanced) and each chapter contains 10 different workouts for that walking stage.

There is not a lot of difference between the 1995 and 2005 editions of this book - the photos are updated and the scientific references and other resources mentioned are updated. But if you don't mind an older copy, most of the information provided in the 1st edition is the same.

Highly recommended for everyone - even when I did not use the suggested workouts in this text, I learned a lot about how to improve my own walks (with my dog!) and get more benefit from them. I also found great responses to give people who say, "Why don't you go jogging instead" -- there are many reasons walking is the most body-beneficial workout out there and this book will explain them.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide for beginners, January 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fitness Walking (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

This is a great book for beginners who are serious about walking for fitness. The color-coded program guides were helpful and easy to read. Gave me something to start with and the explanations were easy to understand. Highly recommend if you're interested in starting a walking program.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A user friendly guide, December 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fitness Walking (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

This book is a big help in starting a walking program with (almost) all the information you need. The author has color coded the workouts to fitness level and difficulty. I could use a little more information about self-evaluation but otherwise a very nicely written book for the purpose. Beginners to early intermediates will find the book quite helpful (experts probably won't need it.)