Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Walking 5
Chapter 1: The Perfect Exercise: Walking 7
Chapter 2: The Health Benefits of Walking 27
Chapter 3: How Walking Sheds Pounds 47
Part II: Preparing and Fueling Your Body 61
Chapter 4: Hitting the Road 63
Chapter 5: Walking Workout Equipment and Preparation 79
Chapter 6: The Science of Walking 93
Chapter 7: Fueling Your Walking Workout 111
Chapter 8: Delicious and Healthy Recipes 127
Part III: Walking Workouts 145
Chapter 9: Creating the Best Walking Routine for You 147
Chapter 10: Walking Routines 157
Chapter 11: Taking Your Workout to the Next Level 191
Part IV: Walking Considerations for Any Condition 203
Chapter 12: Walking to Improve Diabetes 205
Chapter 13: Walking Away Heart Disease 217
Chapter 14: Walking Your Belly and Butt Off 227
Chapter 15: Walking During Pregnancy and Beyond 233
Chapter 16: Walking with Arthritis and Osteoporosis 253
Chapter 17: Overcoming Obstacles 267
Chapter 18: Maintaining Your Weight Loss 281
Part V: The Part of Tens 295
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Maximize Your Walking Workout 297
Chapter 20: Ten Essential Tools for Any Walker 303
Index 309