Fitness Walking

1. Benefits of Fitness Walking 
A. Why Exercise? 
B. Why Aerobic Exercise? 
C. Why Fitness Walking? 
D. Conclusion 
E. Reviewing Benefits of Fitness Walking

2. Technology and Equipment for Walking
A. Introduction 
B. Clothing 
C. Shoes
D. Safety
E. Tracking
F. Conclusion

3. Walking Mechanics
A. Introduction
B. Biomechanics of the Walking Stride
C. Walking Versus Running
D. Conclusion

4. Warm-Up, Stretching, and Cool Down
A. Introduction 
B. The Warm-up 
C. Types of Stretching Protocols 
D. When to Stretch 0
E. The Benefits of Cool Down 
F. Conclusion

5. Testing Your Fitness
A. Introduction 
B. Body Composition 
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular Strength 
E. Muscular Power 
F. Muscular Endurance 
G. Aerobic Power 
H. Conclusion

6. The Walking Lifestyle
A. Introduction 
B. Goal Setting 
C. Staying Motivated 
D. Conclusion

7. Strength Training for Walkers
A. Introduction 
B. Body Weight Strength Training
C. Strength Training in a Fitness Facility 
D. Basics of Strength Training
E. Developing a Strength Training Routine 
F. Conclusion

8. Walking for Weight Loss 
A. Introduction 
B. Nutrition Basics 
C. Caloric Balance 
D. Eating for Performance and Recovery 
E. Conclusion

9. Advanced Walking Training
A. Introduction 
B. Training for Endurance: Long Slow Distance (LSD) Training 
C. Training to Improve Anaerobic Threshold: Threshold Training 
D. Sample Walking Workout Schedule 
E. Conclusion

10. Stress Management
A. Introduction 
B. Test Anxiety 
C. Quick Fixes Which are NOT Recommended 
D. Stress and Personality Types 
E. Stress Management Alternatives