Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 633 g
ISBN: 978-1-119-00250-5
Verlag: Wiley
If you're looking to lose weight and get fit, Walking the Weight Off For Dummies will show you just what to do to walk yourself to a whole new you. Whether you want to burn fat, boost your energy level, improve your mood, shed your belly, or just get toned, this easy to read, fun and friendly guide will have you putting your best foot forward — over and over again! Inside you'll discover which workouts are the best to achieve your specific goals, how low-impact walking is perfect for fat-burning, how to pick the right pair of shoes for walking, and so much more.
Walking is the number one form of exercise in America, and studies show that it is highly effective in achieving multiple health goals — from losing weight and decreasing body fat to improving overall health and mental well being. Best of all, walking is very inexpensive and can be done anywhere. With this complete and easy-to-use guide, you'll find that creating and sticking to a walking program to lose weight and feel great has never been easier.
- Learn how walking is the ideal exercise to achieve and maintain healthy body weight and improve overall health
- Figure out the best techniques to avoid injury and achieve your specific fitness goals
- Dive into nutrition tips for fueling up before and after walks to maintain health
- Discover how you can fit walking into your life, regardless of your age, gender, and current weight
If you've always wanted to incorporate walking into your routine to boost your health and effectively lose weight, Walking the Weight Off For Dummies will show you how.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Fitness, Freizeitsport, Gesundheitssport Walking, Wandern, Trekking
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
- Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Sport: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Walking 5
Chapter 1: The Perfect Exercise: Walking 7
Chapter 2: The Health Benefits of Walking 27
Chapter 3: How Walking Sheds Pounds 47
Part II: Preparing and Fueling Your Body 61
Chapter 4: Hitting the Road 63
Chapter 5: Walking Workout Equipment and Preparation 79
Chapter 6: The Science of Walking 93
Chapter 7: Fueling Your Walking Workout 111
Chapter 8: Delicious and Healthy Recipes 127
Part III: Walking Workouts 145
Chapter 9: Creating the Best Walking Routine for You 147
Chapter 10: Walking Routines 157
Chapter 11: Taking Your Workout to the Next Level 191
Part IV: Walking Considerations for Any Condition 203
Chapter 12: Walking to Improve Diabetes 205
Chapter 13: Walking Away Heart Disease 217
Chapter 14: Walking Your Belly and Butt Off 227
Chapter 15: Walking During Pregnancy and Beyond 233
Chapter 16: Walking with Arthritis and Osteoporosis 253
Chapter 17: Overcoming Obstacles 267
Chapter 18: Maintaining Your Weight Loss 281
Part V: The Part of Tens 295
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Maximize Your Walking Workout 297
Chapter 20: Ten Essential Tools for Any Walker 303
Index 309
