Walking for Fun and Fitness

by Hawkins, Jerald D.; Hawkins, Sandra M.

• ISBN13: 9780534589325
• ISBN10: 0534589324
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-27
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

This textbook is designed for college and University programs, health promotion programs, health/fitness clubs or anyone who wants to start an effective walking program. The text is divided into three parts: Part One is an introduction to walking, which discusses the why's; Part Two, fun and fitness through walking, discusses the how to's; and Part Three, maximizing your walking program, discussing injury prevention, nutrition and weight management. Individuals will discover if the knowledge gained and the motivation techniques are utilized, walking will be fun and fitness will come.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Dedication	viii
Acknowledgments	viii
About the Authors	viii
PART ONE---INTRODUCTION TO WALKING
Introduction	1	(8)
Walking: Nature's Most Perfect Exercise?	9	(4)
Why Walking?	13	(6)
PART TWO---FUN AND FITNESS THROUGH WALKING
Exercise Principles and Fitness Walking	19	(8)
Proper Walking Technique	27	(8)
Preparing to Walk	35	(12)
Making the ``Do It!'' Principle Work for You	47	(14)
Prevention and Care of Injuries	61	(8)
PART THREE---MAXIMIZING YOUR WALKING PROGRAM
Nutrition	69	(12)
Weight Management	81	(14)
Resources for the Fitness Walker	95	(4)
Appendices: Worksheets	99	(20)
A---Calculating Target Heart Rate Range	101	(2)
B---Personal Walking Accountability Plan	103	(2)
C---Estimating Your Daily Energy Expenditure	105	(2)
D---Walking Logs	107	(12)
Index	119