Walk yourself well

Walk yourself well Step into a healthier, happier you

Nina Barough

Book - 2025

"In Walk Yourself Well, walking expert Nina Barough will teach you how to make the most out of every step--from mastering your technique and setting your pace to walking in different climates and terrains. Go that extra mile, and get inspired, with Nina's motivational training programs, research backed tips to get the most out of every step, plus inspirational walks from around the world for every level. Whether you want to improve your health, increase your fitness, or boost your mood, walking has a host of benefits, with no fuss and no expensive gym membership required. So lace up your shoes, program your smartwatch, and step into a fitter, healthier you"-- Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Fitness walking.
Exercise.
Physical fitness.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise / General.
SPO050000.
HEA007000.
HEA010000.
Illustrated works.
Genres
SPO050000
HEA007000
HEA010000
Illustrated works
Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House 2025.
Language
English
Main Author
Nina Barough (author)
Edition
American edition
Item Description
"Previously published as Walking for Fitness"--Cover.
Physical Description
190 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index.
ISBN
9780593964569
  • Introduction
  • 1. Why we walk
  • Walking for weight control
  • Walking for fitness
  • Walking for longevity
  • Walking for mental health
  • Walking at any age
  • Walking for pregnancy
  • Walking for children
  • Walking to heal
  • 2. Getting started
  • The right shoes for you
  • Injuries
  • What to wear
  • Walking in different climates
  • Walking technology and accessories
  • Safety
  • Planning your route
  • 3. Mastering your technique
  • Posture
  • Legs
  • It's all in the arms?
  • Putting it all together
  • Common mistakes
  • Staying injury-free
  • 4. Stretch and strengthen
  • Why stretch and strengthen?
  • Stretches for beginners
  • Developing core strength
  • Upper body stretches
  • Lower body stretches
  • Full body stretches
  • Before and after walking
  • Warm up and cool down routine
  • Stretch and strengthen routine
  • 5. Caring foryour mind and body
  • The power of breath
  • A positive mindset
  • Be body aware
  • How to massage your feet
  • Foot care
  • The importance of water
  • Healthy choices
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Foods for health and fitness
  • 6. Ways to walk
  • Road walking
  • Treadmill walking
  • Hiking
  • Mindful walking
  • Rucking
  • Barefoot walking
  • Nordic walking
  • Competitive race walking
  • Challenge walking
  • Healthy walking
  • 7. Training programs
  • A daily walk
  • Walking yourself well
  • Weight control and fitness
  • Intermediate: muscle strength and stamina
  • Full marathon
  • Advanced: long distances, hikes, and challenges
  • Ultra fitness
  • Cross training
  • Walking log
  • Resources
  • References
  • Index
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the author

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