Prevention's Complete Book of Walking - by Maggie Spilner (Paperback)
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Highlights
- About the Author: Maggie Spilner has been walking editor for Prevention magazine since 1988 and executive editor of the Prevention Walking Club newsletter since 1986.
- 308 Pages
- Health + Wellness, Exercise
Description
About the Book
The walking editor at "Prevention" distills years of experience and knowledge into this guide to walking one's way to better health. Featured are three workout plans for weight loss, a treadmill buyer's guide, a six-week Dynamic Walking program for posture, a chapter on spirituality, and yoga poses. 50 photos. 4 illustrations.From the Back Cover
"There are few people who have done more for walking, or who know more about walking, than Maggie Spilner.... This is truly a walking encyclopedia for the new millennium."--From the foreword by Elaine Ward, founder and director of the North American Racewalking Foundation
From the walking editor of America's number one healthy living magazine comes the definitive guide to America's number one fitness activity: walking.
Join Prevention's Maggie Spilner as she introduces you to the tools and techniques that can help you get more from your walking routine. You'll go farther and faster, with greater comfort and less risk of injury.
Prevention's Complete Book of Walking features:
*Three workout plans to help you walk off extra pounds (page 97) *Step-by-step instructions for finding perfect-fitting shoes (page 47) *Yoga poses that support an efficient, fluid stride (page 131) *A buyer's guide for choosing the best treadmill (page 60) *A complete program to train for a 5-K event (page 151)
Prevention's Complete Book of Walking also features the 6-week Dynamic Walking program developed by Suki Munsell, Ph.D. You'll learn to move your body with grace, control, and power, so you'll get even greater benefit from your walking routine.
About the Author
Maggie Spilner has been walking editor for Prevention magazine since 1988 and executive editor of the Prevention Walking Club newsletter since 1986. She leads walking clinics and tours, including the popular Prevention Walker's Rallies, in locations around the country and the world. She lives with her family in Williams Township, Pennsylvania.