Walking for Fitness: The Beginner's Handbook

by Marnie Caron and The Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia

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. This comprehensive guide helps readers make the most...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553652193
• ISBN13: 9781553652199
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Simple easy guide for beginniers

This book is ideal for beginners. People who have been in a walking program will find it somewhat simplistic, but it still has good points that they may not have considered before.