Walking for Fitness, Pleasure and Health: A complete guide for women of all ages

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Women&, Fitness, Exercise
Cover of the book Walking for Fitness, Pleasure and Health: A complete guide for women of all ages by Helen Vause, Exisle Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Helen Vause ISBN: 9781927187678
Publisher: Exisle Publishing Publication: October 1, 2012
Imprint: Exisle Publishing Language: English
Author: Helen Vause
ISBN: 9781927187678
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Publication: October 1, 2012
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Language: English

Walking is one of the most popular fitness and recreational activities for people of all ages, and medical experts have endorsed it as a way of improving health and well-being and prolonging life. Women in particular have taken to it in large numbers, for a variety of reasons: to encourage weight loss, for general fitness, for social reasons or to achieve a goal.Walking for Fitness, Pleasure and Health is designed to meet the needs of all women who want to know the basics of walking: how to start walking, how far to walk, what clothing and shoes are needed, how to walk with children. Useful information on everything from motivation, weight loss and nutrition to pedometers, coping with injuries and training for events is given in a simple and non-technical way. In the final chapter, the author offers a selection of famous walks worldwide to which the walker might aspire.A long-time walker herself, Helen Vause has drawn on the expertise of medical specialists and nutritionists to provide the most up-to-date information on what works best for women. She has also worked with four-times World Open squash champion Dame Susan Devoy, who founded the support and information organisation Wonder Walkers (www.wonderwalkers.co.nz), the one-stop shop for women and walking.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Walking is one of the most popular fitness and recreational activities for people of all ages, and medical experts have endorsed it as a way of improving health and well-being and prolonging life. Women in particular have taken to it in large numbers, for a variety of reasons: to encourage weight loss, for general fitness, for social reasons or to achieve a goal.Walking for Fitness, Pleasure and Health is designed to meet the needs of all women who want to know the basics of walking: how to start walking, how far to walk, what clothing and shoes are needed, how to walk with children. Useful information on everything from motivation, weight loss and nutrition to pedometers, coping with injuries and training for events is given in a simple and non-technical way. In the final chapter, the author offers a selection of famous walks worldwide to which the walker might aspire.A long-time walker herself, Helen Vause has drawn on the expertise of medical specialists and nutritionists to provide the most up-to-date information on what works best for women. She has also worked with four-times World Open squash champion Dame Susan Devoy, who founded the support and information organisation Wonder Walkers (www.wonderwalkers.co.nz), the one-stop shop for women and walking.

More books from Exisle Publishing

Cover of the book Thesis Survivor Stories by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Manuka by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Better Living With IBS: A step-by-step program to managing your symptoms so you can enjoy life to the full! by Helen Vause
Cover of the book A Job to Do by Helen Vause
Cover of the book The Power of the Second Question by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Born to Lead? by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Breast Support: If you or someone you love has breast cancer, you need this book by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Growing Yourself Up: How to bring your best to all of life's relationships by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Pacific Star by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Australia's Railways by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Don't Think About Purple Elephants by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Nurturing a Healthy Mind: Doing What Matters Most for Your Child's Developing Brain by Helen Vause
Cover of the book The Right Word: Making Sense of Words that Confuse by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Brumby by Helen Vause
Cover of the book Art in Nature by Helen Vause
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy