Walking, the pure and simple form of exercise, can be a truly life-changing experience. It all starts with those basic first steps and soon becomes a positive, life-enhancing activity. Now, in Walking: A Complete Guide to Walking for Fitness, Health and Weight Loss, John Stanton, the founder of the Running Room, offers expert advice to help you get the most from your walking. This wonderfully illustrated book answers all your questions about walking and gives you information about the following: · inspiration and motivation · building a program · picking the right gear · walking form, posture and breathing · heart rate training · nutrition for walkers · strength and flexibility training · avoiding and managing injuries · mental preparation and focus · race-day tips · race recovery