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If you’re a fitness professional eager to expand your program offerings, a wellness coach who wants to help your patients become more active, or a personal trainer trying to attract new clients, walking can be your low-cost solution! Learn the techniques and coaching cues to turn a low-impact, easily accessible activity into a fun and challenging workout for clients of every age and ability.The Walking Solution will help you create innovative programs to engage individuals across the fitness spectrum. Introduce a program for inactive individuals to get moving, or challenge experienced clients with a new cross-training activity.In The Walking Solution, you will discover the four progressions of walking technique, how to increase intensity, and how to incorporate strength-building exercises to get the most out of every walk. Clear instructions and photos show the dynamic and static stretches that help to ensure safety and improve performance. Case studies describe unique and successful walking programs that you can customize for your own clients. You will also learn the key business strategies that allow you to increase revenue and reach new audiences to expand your clientele. You will also get access to customizable business development resources such as waivers and marketing plans.Transform lives using the simple and effective strategies in The Walking Solution and help all your clients experience improved mental and physical well-being. Get your clients-and your business-moving today!Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Walking is America''s #1 form of exercise--and with good reason. It''s easy, cheap, and can be done anywhere.Prevention magazine takes fun, low-impact walking to the next level with a new 8-week program that will help you lose 3 times more weight--and keep it off.Designed by certified fitness trainer Michele Stanten, the program jump-starts weight loss with core and lowerbody strength exercises as well as special walking routines, including interval walks, which research shows burn calories twice as fast as regular walking.Women who tried the program for 8 weeks:   • Lost up to 22⅔ pounds and 12¾ inches   • Lowered their blood pressure and blood glucose levels   • Had less back and joint pain   • Improved their posture, balance, flexibility, and boosted their energyPaired with a delicious, well-balanced meal plan and easy strength-training exercises, Walk Off Weight also helps you pick out the perfect walking sneakers and gives you technique tips to increase your speed and avoid soreness or injury.

The perfect partner to Walk Off Weight''s easy-to-follow weight loss plan, this quick and easy cookbook offers 150 healthful, full-flavored dishes designed to keep you primed to melt pounds and continue toning muscle with the WOW exercise plan.The longer and stronger you walk, the more weight you will lose! To maximize results and fuel workouts, you need a nutritious diet of certain nutrients and that is easy to follow and quick to prepare. The Walk Off Weight Quick & Easy Cookbook has 150 gourmet-on-the-go meals to help you stay satiated, active, and energized.Eating right is easy with these delicious yet nutritious options:   • Jump-start your morning with savory German Apple Pancakes or a zesty Huevos Rancheros Wrap.   • Get a taste of the world from the comfort of your own kitchen with Tandoori Turkey Kebabs, Stir-Fried Orange Chicken and Broccoli, or some Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry!   • Satisfy your sweet tooth with Peanut Butter Cup Sundaes, or for a fun snack, dip some raw veggies in any number of flavorful spreads, like Pesto Dip or Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce.The Walk Off Weight Quick & Easy Cookbook will help you learn how to make better food choices all the time. In addition to the 28-Day Walk Off Weight suggested meal plan, readers can draw from 14 days of mix-and-match meals to learn how to design their own balanced, healthful menus. With smart advice on meal planning and nutritional content, you''ll find a meal to meet your needs no matter what time of the day you fit in your walks!