The 90-Day Fitness Walking Program

About this book

No exercise has swept the nation like walking. Its simple it works and youve been doing it all your life. Now The 90-Day Fitness Walking Program leaves you no excuses. The editors of Walking magazine take you through a day-to-day progressive workout that helps you strengthen your heart burn fat feel healthier and remain injury-free - all in 90 days! Most importantly they guide you to building a safe healthy effective exercise habit that will last a lifetime. Day one - walk for ten minutes today tomorrow and the next day but take day four off - and why. Starting up - fitting exercise into your day and how to talk to your doctor about beginning a program. Chart your course - following your progress with an easy-to-use training log. Its the shoes - choosing the right pair and why its so important. Str-r-r-etch and strengthen - simple stand-up exercises for before and after your walk to keep your entire body supple and toned. How am I doing? - how to assess your improving health and fitness. Sticks and stones - whether hand-weights and walking poles are right for you. Do the diet - hydration nutrition calorie burn and cutting the fat. Moving forward - advanced techniques speed workouts and racewalking for the ambitious. Beyond the book - how to write your own exercise prescription and keep up this great habit now that the first ninety days are behind you.