Walking

Walking

AN ODE TO WALKING FROM ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING EXPLORERS AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SILENCE 'Erling Kagge is a philosophical adventurer - or perhaps an adventurous philosopher' New York Times ____________________________________ 'After having put my shoes on and let my thoughts wander, I am sure of one thing - to put one foot in front of the other is one of the most important things we do.' From those perilous first steps as a toddler, to great expeditions, from walking to work to trekking to the North Pole, Erling Kagge explains that he who walks goes further and lives better. Walking is a book about the love of exploration, the delight of discovery and the equilibrium that can be found in this most simple of activities. ____________________________________ 'If you are a walker this book will resonate with you, if you have seldom or never walked this book should be compulsory reading' Rosamund Young 'A thought-proving and enjoyable book that revels in seeing the global in the local. Erling Kagge reveals new ways to view home and homo sapiens, and, as he travels leisurely, we grow slowly wiser' Tristan Gooley 'Part rumination, part walking coach and companion . . . and one that might just do more for your health and happiness than your treadmill alone ever could' New York Journal of Books 'A thoughtful book-length essay on a taken-for-granted human activity' Kirkus '[Walking is] much more subtle than a typical self-help . . . Erling Kagge uses his acquaintance with extreme environments to reflect on the mental and physical benefits of walking' Economist

Walking

“A GIANT STEP FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF MANKIND.” –Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H. It’s true: walking, the primary gait we use every day, is actually the safest, least expensive, and overall most beneficial way to lose weight and improve cardiovascular health. Casey Meyers was diagnosed in 1995 at high risk for stroke or heart attack, and he has been out daily walking for his life–literally. Meyers (a fit and active 79) has conducted hundreds of walking clinics nationwide. In this revised and updated classic, he shows you how to achieve a healthier, happier life through exercise-walking. He tells you exactly what you need to know, including: Benefits: weight loss, weight maintenance, losing fat, gaining muscle Walking guidelines: how often, how far, how fast? Pacing yourself: the stroll, brisk walking, and aerobic walking Warm-ups: targeted stretches, posture, rhythm, and stride length Gear: shoes, socks, and athletic dress for all types of weather Safety: best times and places for secure exercise-walking Lifestyle: eating smart, yoga, meditation Questions and answers: the twelve biggest concerns of exercise-walkers Walking is unrivaled in depth and breadth, truly comprehensive and invaluable for exercise-walkers at every level of fitness. “Easy to follow and practical for people from eight to eighty.” –Publishers Weekly

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