Beginners power walking
beginners guide to
powerwalkingjanice meakin
EXTENT:
96pp
FORMAT:
210 x 148mm (5.75 x 8.25 in)
BINDING:
Paperback with flaps
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Over 150
WORDS:
25,000
Janice Meakin
has been teaching aerobics and body conditioning for 20 years. She is a professional health and fitness consultant who regularly writes articles, and, at workshops and conferences, describes the benefits of power walking and other exercise in everyday life. With one marathon, many shorter races of 3–9 miles (5–14km), three sprint triathlons, and one London Moonwalk – Britain’s premier power walking event – under her belt, she is presently studying for a master’s degree in Professional Leadership in Healthcare.
Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, you can enjoy the unique mental and physical rewards that go with power walking. Beginner’s Guide to Power Walking tells you everything you need to know about using your feet to get fit, stay fit, and, if that’s your goal, train for a specific event – right up to marathon level. It provides all the information you need to train safely, taking you through a six-step graded programme that is specially designed to build your fitness levels at your own pace.
There are clear guidelines to help you determine your correct entry level and regularly assess your performance and progress throughout. With comprehensive advice on diet and nutrition, motivation, clothes, equipment, and health and safety, this is the complete guide to getting fit in a really fun and enjoyable way.