The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking

Author: Gill Stewart
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408186594
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Nordic walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide. Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about Nordic walking whether you are a beginner, a more experienced Nordic walking enthusiast or a health and fitness professional. The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking expels all the myths and simply provides advice and information on how to Nordic walk, who with, where and most importantly why. Organised into clear sections to help you to find exactly what you are looking for quickly, the guide is packed with tips, case studies, research, exercise plans and equipment advice, it is the complete manual for Nordic walkers of all levels. The book is endorsed by Nordic Walking UK and has contributions from worldwide experts including Martin Christie (who brought Nordic walking to the UK) Tom Rutlin, Jose Manual Fernandez Molina and Fabio Moretti.

The Ultimate Nordic Pole Walking Book

Author: Klaus Schwanbeck
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1841263559
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
There is no other sport activity providing such great and immediate health and fitness benefits that is nearly risk-free and as easy to learn as Nordic Pole Walking. This book explains the correct technique, shows exercises and offers nutrition and equipment tips. Based on 400 scientific studies about Walking and Nordic Pole Walking, this book ......

Nordic Walking for Total Fitness

Author: Suzanne Nottingham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780736086141
Category : Fitness walking
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
"Nordic Walking for Total Fitness" offers a range of programs for cardio health, full-body conditioning, and sport-specific cross-training. With over 115 full-color photos, it is the complete guide to the power of Nordic walking, including the equipment, techniques, and supplemental conditioning for maximum fitness and enjoyment.

The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness

Author: Mark Fenton
Publisher: Globe Pequot
ISBN: 9781592289899
Category : Fitness walking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fenton's classic walking book, now fully revised, offers readers everything they need to get on their feet and moving.

The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking

Author: Barb Gormley
Publisher: Volume One Updated & Revised
ISBN: 9781775135722
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 74

Book Description
This engaging 74-page full-colour guide is packed full of information for beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic walkers. Topics include: how to set up your poles; proper Nordic walking technique; technique troubleshooting; what to wear (and not wear); the top 20 Nordic walking FAQs; must-do stretches for Nordic walkers; Pilates- and yoga-inspired exercises using your poles; HIIT workout with your poles; how to pick up the pace; how to train for a 5K event; Nordic walking with arthritis, depression and for rehab and prehab; motivational stories from new and experienced Nordic walkers; How to Set Up Your ACTIVATOR poles (for balance & stability); ACTIVATOR poles walking technique; ACTIVATOR poles sitting and standing exercises; and much more. Fitness expert, Urban Poling director of education and professional writer Barb Gormley offers loads of tips, tricks and resources to help make your Nordic walking experiences fun and effective. Loads of beautiful photographs help to speed learning and make reading more pleasurable.-"Love the book Nice balance of useful info and personal stories. Well done "-"Your book is incredible So informative and inviting and pleasing to the eye "-"Great tips for beginners all the way up to advanced walkers, and easy to read "-"Wow, excellent publication Congratulations

Nordic Walking

Author: Malin Svensson
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 9780736077392
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
Packed with over 140 photos, "Nordic Walking" is an essential guide for beginners. It will teach you to walk correctly with and without poles to ensure an injury-free experience and use the poles correctly so that you get a great workout in the great outdoors. You'll also find information on etiquette, safety, and gear and apparel selection.

The Complete Guide to Racewalking

Author: Dave McGovern
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626545038
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Ready, set, WALK! When it comes to competitive racewalking there is no higher authority than Dave McGovern. A 30-year (and counting) member of the US National Racewalking Team and 14-time winner of the US Racewalking Championships, he has conducted dozens of racewalking clinics and camps throughout Europe, Africa, and North America in addition to his work as a private coach. And now, thanks to The Complete Guide to Racewalking, you too can receive Olympic-level coaching when and where you want it. Easily the most comprehensive racewalking book on the market, The Complete Guide to Racewalking will tell you everything you need to know about participating in this fun and healthy, lifelong sport. Chapters focus on nutrition, hydration, and stretching, in addition to presenting exercises and practice regimens to improve your form, speed and endurance. Peppered with entertaining anecdotes from the author's expansive career, The Complete Guide to Racewalking will whip you into shape in no time. Dave McGovern is the most experienced and productive racewalking coach and clinician in the US and perhaps the world. In addition to coaching racewalking, Dave has been a writer for Walking Magazine and Walk! Magazine, and is the author of The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking and Training and Precision Walking. Readers interested in related titles from Dave McGovern will also want to see: The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking (ISBN: 9781626545007 ).

The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking

Author: Gill Stewart
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408186578
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Nordic Walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide (c. 250,000 people in the UK have been introduced to Nordic Walking via a network of over 2,000 instructors with a marked increase since 2010). But there is no guide that clearly and simply explains what it really is, how to start it and how to keep progressing. The book outlines the simple effective 4 'gear' learning method popular in the UK and include comparisons of other methods popular worldwide to enable the reader to understand the best way to use Nordic Walking poles to get the desired results at the correct level. Fully illustrated with photographs of all the techniques. Contributors include Tom Rutlin founder of Exerstrider in the USA; Mike Gates Poleabout Australia, Fabio Moretti (Italy), Jose Manuel Fernandez Molina (Spain) and Martin Christie who introduced Nordic Walking to the UK in 2004. Sales points 1. Targeted specifically at a UK audience. 2. Fully endorsed by Nordic Walking UK. 3. Another key title in the Complete Guides series.

The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking

Author: Dave McGovern
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN: 9781626545007
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
If you've ever considered participating in a marathon but worried that you weren't quite up to the task, it's time to put your fears to rest. With endurance expert Dave McGovern's supportive and insightful coaching you'll be on your way to completing a marathon in no time! Dave has been a racewalking guru for the better part of 35 years. With over 14 US championships under his belt and years of experience as a private coach to several Olympic athletes, he has the know-how and expertise to help you achieve your fitness goals. This book is focused on the training and conditioning required to walk a marathon. Studded with colorful anecdotes and witty insights, it covers everything from training regimens to stretching, nutrition, hydration, gear selection, and proper walking form. Coach McGovern's program is highly adaptable and is well suited for people across a wide spectrum of physical fitness-from couch-potato to daily jogger. Whether you're an experienced runner recovering from an injury or a weekend warrior trying to improve your fitness, walking a marathon is a satisfying and healthy way to exercise. Dave McGovern is the most experienced and productive racewalking coach and clinician in the US and perhaps the world. A 30-year veteran of the US National Racewalk Team with a master's degree in sport science, Dave has conducted some 20 clinics and camps per year throughout North America, Europe, and Africa since 1991. In addition to coaching racewalking, Dave has been a writer for Walking Magazine and Walk! Magazine, and is the author of The Complete Guide to Racewalking and Training and Precision Walking. Readers interested in related titles from Dave McGovern will also want to see: The Complete Guide to Racewalking (ISBN: 9781626545038).

Power Walk!

Author: Patricia Vicary
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476686750
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
Power walking, also known as fitness or speed walking, is gaining popularity as an aging population looks for workout options that are good for their bodies and good for their wallets. This book includes expert tips and techniques for starting or expanding a power walking practice. Covering the author's journey from non-athlete to dedicated power walker, it is entertaining, motivational and jam-packed with information. Here, power walking practice is contextualized through the author's goal to complete a half marathon in each of the United States as she approaches 60 years old. The journey includes encounters with sketchy porta-potties and terrifying mini-planes, confessions of dubious road-trip food choices and tales of finish lines reached through sheer determination--all told with wit and wisdom. Part travelogue, part power walking guidebook, this engaging text will entertain, motivate and enlighten readers who are looking to start a fitness program or change up their workout routine.