Walking

“A GIANT STEP FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF MANKIND.”–Kenneth H. Cooper M.D. M.P.H.. It’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. . Casey 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:. Benefits: weight loss weight maintenance losing fat gaining muscleWalking guidelines: how often how far how fast? Pacing yourself: the stroll brisk walking and aerobic walkingWarm-ups: targeted stretches posture rhythm and stride lengthGear: shoes socks and athletic dress for all types of weatherSafety: best times and places for secure exercise-walkingLifestyle: eating smart yoga meditationQuestions and answers: the twelve biggest concerns of exercise-walkers. Walking is unrivaled in depth and breadth truly comprehensive and invaluable for exercise-walkers at every level of fitness.. “Easy to follow and practical for people from eight to eighty.”–Publishers Weekly