Prevention's Complete Book of Walking

by Maggie Spilner, Elaine Ward (Foreword)

The walking editor at "Prevention" distills years of experience and knowledge into this guide to walking one's way to better health. Featured are three workout plans for weight loss, a treadmill buyer's guide, a six-week Dynamic Walking program for posture, a chapter on spirituality, and yoga poses. 50 photos. 4 illustrations.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

312 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2000

Reviews

[Suzanne Singman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know why, but this book didn't give me the information i expected. There was stretches, and strengthening exercises. There was some information about your walking form and how to improve your time. I guess my goal is weight loss and there wasn't much about that and how to increase your aerobics with walking.
Of course, the book i read was a very old version and did not have many internet resources (I bought it at a garage sale). I will work with some of the stretches and such to see if they help.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly, I found this book to not really give me much that I didn't already know. There was a lot of "walk...you'll be more healthy." And, really, who doesn't know that? That being said, I was absolutely fascinated by the discussion of feet and shoes. I found out why my ankles always pronate and that my decade old shoes really do need to be replaced. This book has also inspired me to start training for a marathon, although I think I will find another book to help me through the process, since the section on training was a little weak.

[Diane Wachter · Rating 3 out of 5]

PB-B @ 2000, 12/00. My comment when I read this book was that I wanted my own copy because it may motivate and inspire me... Never got a copy, and at this point I won't be motivated or inspired!