{"product_id":"fitness-walking-for-dummies-9780764551925","title":"Fitness Walking for Dummies","description":"Call it power walking, fitness walking, or just plain walking. Indoors or out, walking is one of the healthiest and most rewarding forms of exercise available to all sorts of people, young and old. In fact, walking burns about the same number of calories per mile as running (and it's a lot easier on your knees). Walking is one of the most adaptable workout activities around - you can walk for an hour straight to make your walking program effective and to achieve your goals, or you can accumulate this hour over the course of a day. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFitness Walking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who wants to start an exercise program but may not have the knowledge or motivation to do it. If you're already a walking fanatic, you'll find out how to become a better fitness walker. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who are on track to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLose weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecrease blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelieve stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevent heart disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with depression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore what it takes to begin an exercise program by setting goals, choosing shoes, and considering nutrition to optimize your workout. \u003ci\u003eFitness Walking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also covers the following topics and more: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarm-up and cool-down routines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrength training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe four levels of walking: Lifestyle, Fitness, High-Energy, Walk-Run\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight-training routines and stretches that add variety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying and using a treadmill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAge, pregnancy, and walking with your dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with pain and injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike 67 million other people in the United States who log over 201 million miles a year, you want to take advantage of all of the great things a regular walking program can do for you. Whether your goal is to improve your health or your appearance, lose weight, get stronger, feel good about yourself, or all of the above, walking can help you get to where you want to go. This book can help you do that by showing you everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a walking program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiz Neporent holds a master's degree in exercise physiology and is the author of several fitness books, including Weight Training For Dummies . She has contributed to fitness magazines as well as the New York Times.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461029925138,"sku":"9780764551925","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_01ac490c-8284-4cb8-9c3e-bf8693e0a1bc.jpg?v=1730052696","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fitness-walking-for-dummies-9780764551925","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}