Buy Used
Used - Very Good See details
$3.79 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
The Rugged Walker
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

The Rugged Walker [Paperback]

Patricia Kirk (Author)


Available from these sellers.



Book Description

September 12, 1997


Bored with your old routine in the gym? Tired of treading around the same track? Want to put fun and adventure into your exercise program? Then you're ready for rugged walking. It's an exciting new conditioning program for body and mind that takes advantage of the best workout space of all-the great outdoors.

Walking expert and certified fitness instructor Patricia Kirk shows you how to challenge your body, stimulate your mind, and free your spirit using her unique program that's been featured in magazines such as Fitness, Self, Walking, Living Fit, and Men's Fitness and on The Learning Channel and ESPN.

Inside The Rugged Walker, you'll find

- more than 80 exercises for endurance, flexibility, and strength;
- over 70 photos and illustrations showing correct exercise technique;
- tips on cross-training, posture, and balance; and
- stress-reduction and relaxation techniques.

The book also helps you create a personalized rugged walking program that suits your exercise goals-whether they are to lose weight, reduce stress, improve conditioning, or just have fun.

Step up to the challenge and experience the benefits of a spontaneous and creative way to exercise. The Rugged Walker will help you tap into your adventurous spirit while walking your way to better fitness.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"
"""Rugged walking returns to exercise the element that's been missing for too many people: fun. In the process, it creates a more effective, more interesting, and ultimately more motivating workout. In short, it's an idea whose time has come."""
Seth Bauer
Editor in Chief
Walking Magazine
"""Patricia Kirk's The Rugged Walker explores a winning fitness program where nature is the playground for walkers: inspiring, challenging and invigorating. Proving rugged walking is for all fitness levels, Kirk provides a training program suited to the reader's needs along with motivational tips and relaxation exercises - an inspirational and fascinating read."""
Sandra Ward
Director of Public Affairs
American Volkssport Association
"

Review

"


""Rugged walking returns to exercise the element that's been missing for too many people: fun. In the process, it creates a more effective, more interesting, and ultimately more motivating workout. In short, it's an idea whose time has come.""
Seth Bauer
Editor in Chief
Walking Magazine

""Patricia Kirk's The Rugged Walker explores a winning fitness program where nature is the playground for walkers: inspiring, challenging and invigorating. Proving rugged walking is for all fitness levels, Kirk provides a training program suited to the reader's needs along with motivational tips and relaxation exercises - an inspirational and fascinating read.""
Sandra Ward
Director of Public Affairs
American Volkssport Association

"

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics (September 12, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0880116897
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880116893
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews


There are no customer reviews yet.
Video reviews
Video reviews
Amazon now allows customers to upload product video reviews. Use a webcam or video camera to record and upload reviews to Amazon.



Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
What a gorgeous spring day! Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
terrain drills, rugged walking, rugged walker, walker program, reciprocating influences, rhythmic stretching, activated position, stride technique, neutral spine, flexibility conditioning, healthy posture, proper body alignment, manual resistance, neutral mind, walking posture, feel the contraction, arm pump, resistance band, muscle conditioning, agility drills, exercise studio, bend your elbows, interval training
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Segment Duration, Activity Warm-up, Activity Tai, Nature Worship
New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Search Inside This Book:

Citations (learn more)
This book cites 1 book:
 
1 book cites this book:



Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Create a Listmania! list

So You'd Like to...


Create a guide


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject