Walking: A Complete Guide To Walking For Fitness Health And Weight Loss

by John Stanton

Walking is something most of us do every day – but we should be doing more of it. 63% of Canadians aren't getting the recommended amount of daily exercise, and it's adding heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure are all on the rise. But something as simple as taking a few extra steps a day can make a huge moving more leads to more energy, improved sleep quality, and better heart health. And John Stanton knows how to get people moving. As the founder and president of Walking/Running Room, North America's largest chain of special stores for walkers and runners, he has inspired people across the nation to develop healthier lifestyles one step at a time. A Complete Guide to Walking for Fitness, Health, and Weight Loss is the perfect companion for your own journey to good health.  With three program categories to fit every type of activity level, from non-walkers to avid walkers, there is a program in here for you. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how Set realistic goals
Design your own training program
Find the level of walking that's right for you
Choose the best shoes and walking wear for your needs
Prevent and treat common injuries
Enhance your walking with optimum nutrition Let John Stanton show you the way to a healthier, happier lifestyle... one step at a time.
 

Genres: Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Eoghan Odinsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for a guide to increase my walking distance, as a part of my weight loss program. My Family Physician recommended this book, and I'm glad I picked it up.

Perhaps people don't think they need a book to learn how to walk? Well, sure, to walk a little, and to go around the block to the store, or if you are already fit. Then maybe not. But what if your goals are different? What if this is part of a physical recovery program, or you want to walk competitively, say up to 30km?

This book covers all those things, and teach you how to achieve your goals in a manner which is safe, and calculated to reduce injury.

I cant recommend walking as exercise, and this book, highly enough.

[Paula Dembeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone knows that walking is one of the best activities you can carry out to maintain your health. To those who wish to start or who have already started and need more guidance, this comprehensive book by the founder of The Running Room is one of the best I have seen. John Stanton’s personal story proves inspiring, an added motivation to those who may feel overwhelmed at the thought of beginning a structured walking program. An expert, he addresses a wide audience, providing a program to fit every level, but especially good for those who have been mandated by their physicians to get walking as away to manage a health problem whether it be high blood pressure, stress at work, maintaining the function of arthritic joints or part of a healing process from recent surgery.

Stanton speaks to how a walking program to maintain health is not just a trip to the local store or a stroll around the block, but a carefully curated individual program based on an individual’s fitness level and designed to get the most out of what you do. He addresses every subject, from getting started, picking the right gear, choosing the right program and later building on it, to the mental preparation, focus and self-discipline needed to maintain the activity. He addresses the common causes of injuries, explains how to avoid them and how best to treat them when they do occur. There is also a detailed section on nutrition and the important role it plays in maintaining muscle tissue, improving muscle tone and posture, as well as controlling weight.

For those more advanced who wish to develop more specific skills, there are chapters devoted to race walking, Nordic walking, cross training and marathons.

This is one of the best, most complete books I have encountered outlining the physical, mental and emotional improvements walking can add to life. It outlines the ways to build an individual program, maintain the gains achieved and how one can enjoy both the social and physical advantages that walking adds to life. It is a book that should stay on your shelf for future use as an ongoing reference.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best guide I've found for developing walking distance for fitness or charity events. Great motivation!