Walking for Fitness

This book, the first college-level walking text, is an appealing, value-priced book, basic to beginners, that emphasizes safety and personal fitness. Content has been updated to present the latest version of the Rockport Walking Test, a discussion of the new types of walking shoes, and the latest approach to safety in walking. Expanded coverage of aging includes new information about walking as a fitness activity for older adults and emphasizes walking as an important part of a healthy lifestyle for older people. New assessments help students determine areas for improvement and track their progress.