Walking: A Complete Guide to the Complete Exercise - Casey Meyers

Exercise walking expert Meyers explains that walking is a healthful activity that can lower blood pressure, is practically injury free, and costs virtually nothing. In clear prose style and with diagrams, Meyers shows exactly how it can be done and gives commonsense tips on daily nutrition. \nA GIANT STEP FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF MANKIND. \n-Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H. \nIt's true: walking, the primary gait we use every day, is actually the safest, least expensive, and overall most beneficial way to lose weight and improve cardiovascular health. \n \nCasey Meyers was diagnosed in 1995 at high risk for stroke or heart attack, and he has been out daily walking for his life-literally. Meyers (a fit and active 79) has conducted hundreds of walking clinics nationwide. In this revised and updated classic, he shows you how to achieve a healthier, happier life through exercise-walking. He tells you exactly what you need to know, including: \n \nBenefits: weight loss, weight maintenance, losing fat, gaining muscle \nWalking guidelines: how often, how far, how fast? \nPacing yourself: the stroll, brisk walking, and aerobic walking \nWarm-ups: targeted stretches, posture, rhythm, and stride length \nGear: shoes, socks, and athletic dress for all types of weather \nSafety: best times and places for secure exercise-walking \nLifestyle: eating smart, yoga, meditation \nQuestions and answers: the twelve biggest concerns of exercise-walkers \n \nWalking is unrivaled in depth and breadth, truly comprehensive and invaluable for exercise-walkers at every level of fitness. \n \nEasy to follow and practical for people from eight to eighty. \n-Publishers Weekly\n