Proper walking

Proper Walking, Good Physical Fitness. The inactivity that characterises the modern lifestyle has created significant problems for both physical and mental health. Walking, the most common form of human physical activity, is one of the most suitable forms of exercise for preventing health problems, while also having therapeutic effects for a range of conditions. The book « Walking» from Salto Publications’ «Proper» series contains the latest and essential information for correct and well-rounded physical activity through walking.

Its main contents include: Walking techniques, correct breathing. Warm-up, stretching, strengthening, recovery. Walking variations: walking with weights, hiking, walking and running, walking on uneven terrain, walking for older adults. Nutrition, medical guidance, stress reduction. Exercise programmes. It is aimed at recreational exercisers, fitness instructors and students of Physical Education and Sport Science.

CONTENTS

Proper Walking, Good Physical Fitness – the new motivation for fitness training, walking as an ideal form of exercise for health and fitness, healthy and fit through brisk strides. Walking technique – simple but not easy. Everything depends on body posture. Correct breathing – a healthier life. Chest breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing. Breathing exercises. Training intensity. Listen to your heart. Maximum heart rate. Resting heart rate. Find your personal heart-rate zone. The different types of walking. Walking for health. Walking for fitness. Nordic walking. Speed walking. The right time to train. The right equipment for walking. Walking variations. Interval training. Walking with hand weights. Uphill mountain walking. Walking and jogging. Race walking.

Combined training (cross-training). Walking as an ideal form of exercise for older adults. Good physical fitness and health through movement and nutrition. Metabolic processes in the body. You need to drink more water than you think. Diets – do they really make you gain weight? Guidance on nutrition and body-weight management. Underweight. From contraction to relaxation. Walking and the mind. Medical perspectives on walking. Training examples.