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Walking for Fitness

The Beginner's Handbook

by (author) Marnie Caron & Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia

Publisher
Greystone Books Ltd
Initial publish date
Feb 2007
Category
Exercise, Walking
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781553652199
    Publish Date
    Feb 2007
    List Price
    $19.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781926685557
    Publish Date
    Feb 2007
    List Price
    $12.95

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Description

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Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it doesn't require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes four times a week reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and other health problems. Walking for Fitness helps readers make the most of their walking. It offers two step-by-step programs developed by fitness professionals; advice on shoes, clothing, nutrition, and routes; tips on staying motivated and avoiding injury; stories from real-life walkers; and ways to include friends and family. Whether the goal is to return to activity, reduce the risk of illness and injury, or to minimize one's impact on the environment, this encouraging book helps readers put their best foot forward.

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About the authors

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Marnie Caron writes extensively in the area of sport health and sport training as SportMedBC's communications coordinator. Marnie lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Marnie Caron's profile page

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The Sports Medicine Council of British Columbia (SportMedBC) is a professional not-for-profit society comprised of sport medical and paramedical practitioners in British Columbia, promotes leadership, public awareness and education in the areas of sport medicine, sport science and sport training. By serving as a focal point for experts, applied expertise and programs, SportMedBC serves the full continuum of British Columbians, spanning those oriented towards all levels of activity from Recreation to Fitness to Performance.

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Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia's profile page