Fitness Walking - 2nd Edition (Fitness Spectrum Series)
by Therese Iknoian
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Author: Therese IknoianEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-21
ISBN: 0736056084
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Book Review: Nice, Mellow Self-Help for Athletes
Summary: 5 Stars
"Fitness Walking" by Therese Iknoian is very helpful self-guided instructional to help folks get started in those activities know jointly/separately as Fitness Walking, Health Waling, Power Walking etc. This reviewer had no choice getting involved, since his knees were burned out after 30+ years of running on concrete. The tone of FW is genial and gentle throughout. Perhaps the most useful advice is printed very early in the text where the author lists her "Technique Summary". These 7 points encompass all the basics the new athletic walker will need to get started. There are more helpful admonitions, given lightly in a big sisterly fashion: > Walk using only one earphone for safety> Warm up, stretch AND cool down after each workout > Avoid injury and muscle stress by cross training via other athletic activities including bicycling and swimming >Use the hard/day easy method to give tired muscles recovery time. Most of the foregoing was not new but this reviewer had long since forgotten or dispensed with these tactics -for no good reason. FW is definitely not limited to the basics, there are charts and programs for the more ambitious to follow. Even formal racewalkers will find material they can use. This reviewer spent $50.00 on a racewalking class sponsored by a well known road runners club here in NYC, complete with overbearing instructor. The mere $12.00+is a vastly better investment. Though FW is recommended without reservation, it should not be read once and put aside. As with any self help text, athletes should keep it handy, referring back to it for reinforcement of the basics.
Summary of Fitness Walking - 2nd Edition (Fitness Spectrum Series)
Add structure and variety to your walks with specific programs and 60 workouts to use on your path to improved fitness and health. Fitness Walking offers a full menu of walks from which you can choose the duration, distance, speed, and nature of the walk you prefer each day while staying on track to meet your overall fitness goals.In addition to the specially designed walks, you'll find clear-cut training advice, instructions for creating your own walking schedule, and useful tips from one of America's foremost authorities on the topic. Fitness Walking is like having a personal trainer striding alongside you every step of the way. It's the best way to ensure you get the physical benefits and enjoyment you deserve out of every trek you take.
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