Walking for Fitness
Edition: 6
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 214
Edition: 6
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 200
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New 6th Now Available!
Each day of our lives we make choices - whether consciously or not - about our health. These choices have a cumulative effect, and over time they will either enhance or detract from our state of well-being.
The NEW 6th edition of Walking for Fitness encourages the reader to choose fitness walking and healthy behaviors as a way of achieving optimal fitness and wellness throughout his/her lifetime.
Written in a clear, concise, and inviting tone, Walking for Fitness:
- Is intended for walkers of any age, gender, background, and skill level.
- Features many new photographs, tables, information boxes, and tips that complement the text and depict proper walking technique
- Integrates assessments, including the Rockport Fitness Walking Text, to develop, implement, and track a fitness walking program.
- Includes coverage of the new USDA Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate Food Guide System.
About the Authors
Step 1 Chapter 1 WHY? What's in it for me?
Step 2 Chapter 2 Join the Walking Movement
Step 3 Chapter 3 Clothing and Equipment
Step 4 Chapter 4 Safety
Step 5 Chapter 5 Warm-Up, Cool-Down, and Flexibility
Step 6 Chapter 6 Fitness Walking Test
Step 7 Chapter 7 Fitness Walking Programs
Step 8 Chapter 8 Fitness Walking Techniques
Step 9 Chapter 9 Nutrition
Step 10 Chapter 10 Guidelines for Healthy Eating
Step 11 Chapter 11 Healthy Body Weight and Body Fat
Step 12 Chapter 12 Weight and Fat Management
Step 13 Chapter 13 Sticking with it
Step 14 Chapter 14 Healthy Lifestyle
Appendix Walking Forms
References and Suggested Readings
Index