Walking the Weight Off For Dummies

Learn to: Walk your way to optimum health Blast fat and tone all your trouble spots Overcome obstacles, prevent injuries, and stay motivated Fuel your walking workouts with 14 nutritious recipes Get up, get moving, and walk the pounds away Whether you want to burn fat, boost your energy level, improve your mood, shed your belly fat, or just get toned, this friendly guide will have you putting your best foot forward over and over again! Inside, you?ll discover which workouts are the best to achieve your specific goals, how low–impact walking is perfect for fat burning, and so much more. Why walking works discover why walking is the perfect exercise for weight loss, grasp the health benefits of walking, and get a plan to shed those unwanted pounds Hit the ground walking get started with a successful walking routine, understand the correct walking techniques to maximize your workout and protect against injury, and find the best locations to fit in walking anywhere Walk the walk find out how to increase calorie expenditure, make the most of fat burning, and reach your goals quickly and easily Walk for your health adopt a safe and effective walking routine if you?ve just been diagnosed with a disease such as diabetes, suffer from joint pain due to arthritis, or are getting back into shape after childbirth Open the book and find: Walking workout equipment and preparation The science of walking (yes, there?s a science) Delicious and easy recipes to fuel your body for the best results Sample walking routines based on specific goals Advice on overcoming obstacles Essential tools for any walker Stretches to improve your workout and prevent injury How to maintain your fitness gains