With a new Introduction by Kenneth Cooper, M.D., M.P.H.

“Easy to follow and practical for people from eight to eighty.”

—Publisher’s Weekly

“A giant step for improving the health of mankind.”

—Kenneth Cooper, M.D., M.P.H.

It’s true:  Walking, our primary gait, is actually the safest, least expensive and overall most beneficial way to lose weight and improve cardiovascular health. 

Casey Meyers was diagnosed in 1995 at high risk for heart attack or stroke and is out daily walking for his life—literally.  Meyers (a fit and active 79) has conducted hundreds of walking clinics nationwide.  Here, in this revised and updated classic, he shows you how to active a healthier, happier life through exercise-walking and tells you exactly what you need to know, including

• Benefits: weight loss, weight maintenance, losing fat, gaining muscle
• Walking guidelines: how often, how far, how fast
• Packing yourself: the stroll, brisk walking, and aerobic walking
• Warm-ups: targeted stretches, posture, rhythm, and stride length
• Gear: shoes, socks, and athletic dress for all types of weather
• Safety: best times and places for secure exercise-walking
• Lifestyle: eating smart, yoga, meditation
• Questions and answers: the twelve biggest concerns of exercise-walkers

Casey Meyers’s Walking is unrivaled in depth and breadth, truly comprehensive and invaluable for exercise-walkers at every level of fitness.