In Praise of Walking

Author: Shane O'Mara
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9781784707576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking - yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds. In Praise of Walking celebrates this miraculous ability. Incredibly, it is a skill that has its evolutionary origins millions of years ago, under the sea. And the latest research is only now revealing how the brain and nervous system performs the mechanical magic of balancing, navigating a crowded city, or running our inner GPS system. Walking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the ageing of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species. As our lives become increasingly sedentary, we risk all this. We must start walking again, whether it's up a mountain, down to the park, or simply to school and work. We, and our societies, will be better for it.

Walking

Author: Jeff Galloway
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 184126170X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
"Walking - The Complete Book" will motivate you to get moving, avoid aches and pains, and enjoy a more energetic life. Whether you are just starting to walk around the block, or have been active for years, "Walking - The Complete Book" has a world of information that will make you want to walk every day, as it helps you improve the experience.

Walking Meditation (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition)

Author:
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1427085269
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Author: Zak George
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1607748916
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walking For Health

Author: Erika Peters
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144069561X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
You’re no idiot, of course. You’ve been meaning to get on track to a happier, healthier life, and you’ve heard that walking burns the same amount of calories as jogging. But your path, while paved with good intentions, is also filled with roadblocks—like having too little energy, or too many unwholesome distractions. Lace up your sneakers! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Walking for Health will help you develop a walking program and be with you every step of the way. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Simple steps to figure out your waist-to-hip ratio and fitness level. • Easy ways to stay motivated and energetic. • Time-saving tips on incorporating walking workouts into your busy life. • Expert advice on how walking helps you age gracefully.

Walk with Ease

Author: Arthritis Foundation
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912423340
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
A basic easy guide to creating your own walking fitness plan, including how to get started and stay motivated.

ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, 2E

Author: American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 149253367X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, Second Edition, offers the most current exercise and nutrition guidelines along with assessments, exercises, activities, and programs for varying ages, special conditions, and fitness goals. Authoritative and comprehensive, it makes adding, enhancing, or customizing a fitness and health routine safe and effective.

Walking in the Power of Transparency

Author: Dawn Maree
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781098316440
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Have you ever made a mistake so big, and regretted it so much, that you felt if the wrong people ever found out about it, they would never see you in the same light again and reject you? Have you ever confided in someone and then obsessed with worry and fear that they would betray you at the most inopportune time? Have you ever woke up in a cold sweat, with racing thoughts and terror of how if the public knew about the failures that you had meticulously hid, both your reputation and your life would be ruined? Do you feel that you are able to be controlled by this fear? Do you want to be free of this fear and terror? Hi...my name is Dawn Maree and I am here to teach you how to walk in the Super Power of Transparency. In 2002 my entire life changed as I hit rock bottom, totally screwing up not just my life, but also the lives my my three beautiful children. It was only when I put myself in time out and surrendered, that I started on a long journey of soul healing and learning to walk in a place of total truth and power of transparency. Up to that point where I had hit rock bottom, not one person had stepped forward to save me, so out of pure desperation and pain I made the crucial decision to take total responsibility for my life, and save myself. After I was able to stabilize my own life, and then came back to save the beautiful children who had loved me unconditionally through it all. I owed it to my boys to show them how good life could be, and I could only do this by being a living example for them, without requiring anything from them. My four page resume and 38 years of work experience is a laundry list of jobs that I never want to do again so in 2012 my life as an internet entrepreneur began and I have never looked back. I now make 8-10k a month, live in a high-rise apartment in Portland, OR, and now have three thriving internet businesses. Fear, guilt, & shame are no longer my constant companions, and I have learned that I am POWER, I am YOU!

Life with Laura

Author: Liz Yates
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467006491
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 490

Book Description
'Life with Laura'....well, what can I say? Who hasn't had a lively, mischievous daughter? But mine was hell-bent from day one to stamp her mark and wreak havoc on our world wherever she went. She constantly embarrassed us in public with her extrovert behaviour playing to the masses and wrecked shops causing chaos and leaving turmoil in her wake. Everyone said she could make a pig laugh with her antics. This compelling biography is large in content, has 35 captivating 'caught in action' photos and is based on my diaries, pictures and videos. It is driven by my love and fuelled by humour, my own emotions and by interactions with family and friends, and depicts two parents trying desperately to cope. 'Life with Laura' - enjoy the ride! 'We enter Superdrug and I pause momentarily in a small bay by the door to check my list. Big mistake! Laura leans forward from her buggy and pulls on a three-sided, picture-frame style moulding on the wall that displays an advertisement. Oh my, she is demolishing it... and I am on the wrong side to stop her. It is about 3' long with two 18" side struts. She struggles to hold the frame up above her head then bangs one side onto the floor...CRASH!! I am rooted to the spot. All goes deathly quiet and in a loud and clear voice of authority Laura turns round and tells everyone. "It's broken to pieces!" Horrified I take the rest off her and intend to place the two remaining joined pieces on the floor. No such luck...one crashes down...oops! The manager appears scowling and I limply hand him the last bit. "Sorry it's not childproof" is all I can say in her defence. Laura's captive audience is spell-bound. I hear some giggling..........'

ChiWalking

Author: Danny Dreyer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439188785
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
From the authors of the bestselling ChiRunning comes a revolutionary program that blends the health benefits of walking with the core principles of T’ai Chi to deliver maximum physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. The low-impact health benefits of walking have made it one of the most popular forms of daily exercise. Yet few people experience all the benefits that walking can offer. In ChiWalking, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, teach the walking technique they created that transforms walking from a mundane means of locomotion into an intensely rewarding practice that enhances mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Similar to Pilates, yoga, and T’ai Chi, ChiWalking emphasizes body alignment and mindfulness while strengthening the core muscles of the body. The five mindful steps of the ChiWalking program will get anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, into great shape from head to toe, inside and out. 1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and better balance. 2. Engage your core. Make back and knee pain disappear. 3. Create balance. Walk faster, farther, and with less effort. 4. Make a choice. Choose from a menu of twelve great walks such as the Cardio Walk, the Energizing Walk, or the Walking Meditation, to keep your exercise program fresh. 5. Move forward. Make walking any distance a mindful, enjoyable experience, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned walker.