Walking : a complete guide for women / Jeff and Barbara Galloway.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Galloway, Jeff.

Contributor:

Galloway, Barbara.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical fitness for women.

Walking.

Exercise.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, England : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2011, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Der ""Walking-Lifestyle"" eignet sich für Frauen auf den unterschiedlichsten Fitness-Leveln. Dieses Werk beeinhaltet neben detaillierten Trainingsplänen auch einen Speiseplan, der die Leserin in ihrem Training unterstützt.Ebenfalls bietet ""Walking: A Complete Guide For Women"" Informationen, die den speziellen Bedürfnissen von Läuferinnen dienen sowie inspirierende Walking-Geschichten. Biographische Informationen Der in Atlanta, Georgia, wohnhafte Olympiasieger Jeff Galloway und seine Frau Barbara haben durch ihre Trainingsprogramme bereits mehr als 200.000 Menschen dabei geholfen, ihr Lebe

Contents:

Cover; Contents; 1 'I Could Never See Myself Sweating'; 2 Woman-specific Exercise Issues, by Barbara Galloway; Movement of internal organs; Breast issues and bra fitting; Chafing issues; Incontinence; Loss of menstrual periods: amenorrhea; Nancy Clark on amenorrhea; Amenorrhea and anorexia; Exercising through pregnancy; Exercising after pregnancy; Choosing a stroller; Post-partum depression; PMS and menstrual issues; Osteoporosis; Menopause and after; Nancy Clark on women, weight & menopause; 3 Family and Friend Issues, by Barbara Galloway; 4 Getting Kids or Adults into Exercise

5 No More Excuses - Destroying Most of Them6 Heroes: Former Non-Exercisers Who Inspire Us; 1) Exercising with cancer; 2) Exercise renaissance in her 50s; 3) Marathon records after 80; 4) Running with only one foot; 5) Fighting breast cancer while helping others; 6) Overcoming an eating disorder; 7) Sudden loss of a spouse; 8) Sudden loss of a child; 9) Exercising during cancer treatments; 10) Cancer comeback: Boston qualifier; 11) Running with lupus; 12) Jeff's hero - Kitty's story; 7 What Does the Research Say?; 8 What Happens to Us as We Get 'in Shape'; 9 What Do You Need to Get Started?

10 A Trip to the Running Store11 Getting Hooked on Walking; 12 Your First Week - How to Begin and Continue; 13 The Next Few Weeks; 14 The Next 21 Weeks; 15 Why Does Your Body Want to Hold onto Fat?; 16 Why Some People Burn a Lot More Fat ...; 17 Fat-Burning Training: For the Rest of Your Life; 18 The Income Side of the Equation; 19 Good Blood Sugar = Motivation; 20 What Should I Eat? Specific Suggestion for Meals And Snacks; The Eating Plan: Meal by Meal; 21 Nutrition Advice from Nancy Clark; 22 Walking Form and 'Shuffling'; 23 Staying Injury Free; 24 Your First Race; 25 Stretching

26 Strengthening27 Cross-training: Getting Better as You Rest the Legs; 28 Dealing with the Heat; 29 Problems/Solutions; Nauseous at the end of walks; Tired during workouts; Reasons why you may not be improving; Side pain; Blisters & black toenails; I feel great one day ... and not the next; Cramps in the muscles; Upset stomach or diarrhea; Headache; 30 Injury Troubleshooting (as one exerciser to another); The various types of doctors; Quick treatment tips; Exercising while healing; Treatment suggestions - from one exerciser to another; 31 Mental Toughness; 32 Clothing Thermometer

33 Fabulously Full Figured?34 Major Differences as You Get Older; 35 Products that Enhance Walking; Appendix; Log Sheets; Brainstorm your Goals; Write down your Goals; Weekly Log Sheet; Index; Advisors; Photo & Illustration Credits

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed June 21, 2013).

Includes index.

"This book is the 2nd, extended edition of the book Women's complete guide to walking."-- T.p. verso.

ISBN:

1-283-54127-0

9786613853721

1-84126-722-8