Gill Stewart

Walk This Way (MP3-Download)

Practical walking ideas for fitness, health and happiness Ungekürzte Lesung. 485 Min.
Sprecher: Engstrand, Sofia

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Produktbeschreibung

Bloomsbury presents Walk This Way by Gill Stewart, read by Sofia Engstrand Rediscover the simple power of walking We all know that walking is good for us. It strengthens our muscles and bones, improves our general health and relaxes the mind. But how do we keep the joy in walking and stop it becoming a chore? Gill Stewart is a walking expert and fitness professional who has developed a unique holistic approach to help us reap the myriad benefits of walking – for our mind and our body. Designed for all levels of walker, from beginners to more seasoned hikers, Walk This Way is packed with gentle and practical inspiration to ensure you gain something from every walk you take. You'll learn how to: - Master the basics and avoid injuries - Connect with nature and your surroundings for a calmer mind - Incorporate fitness drills to strengthen your body - Challenge yourself and keep the fun in every step. Walk This Way shows how a simple walk is not only life-changing, but something to be enjoyed too. All you need is an open mind and a pair of comfortable shoes.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Sport
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781399416207
• Artikelnr.: 72321939

Autorenporträt

Gill Stewart is Programme Director at Nordic Walking UK. She is a qualified sports therapist, exercise referral specialist and aromatherapist and is passionate about the importance of physical activity and how to make it something we want to do. Gill has spoken on this topic at National conferences for the NHS, Women’s Institute, and Age UK, and her expert opinion and work has been featured across the media in The Times, Good Housekeeping, BBC Breakfast and more. Her first book The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking was published by Bloomsbury.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. WALK THIS WAY... for better posture and balance
2. WALK THIS WAY... to better mental health
3. WALK THIS WAY... to connect with nature
4. WALK THIS WAY... for all-round fitness
5. WALK THIS WAY... for practical exercises and fitness walking sequences
6. WALK THIS WAY... to take it further with maximum fitness sequences
7. WALK THIS WAY... to recoup and recover
8. WALK THIS WAY... for correct kit and comfort
9. WALK THIS WAY... to stay motivated
10. WALK THIS WAY... for daily inspiration
Appendix: Total body walking plan
Resources
References
Acknowledgements
Index

Rezensionen

A thoughtful and inspiring homage to the simple but powerful act of walking. Gill shares her wisdom on how we can use walking to reconnect with our mind and our body.