Walking for Health and Fitness DVD

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Produced in cooperation with the ACSM Dixie Stanforth, M.S. University of Texas 2007 US Price: $49.95 DVD | Length: 32 minutes 827008039593 Walking for Health and Fitness discusses the basics of how to begin a walking program and offers tips on how personal trainers can help their clients walk safely and efficiently. The video reviews the essentials of proper technique and form for walking, as well as providing a variety of different workout options. A partial list of topics covered: Correct walking form and technique The role of posture and the "building block" theory The basics of hydration, clothing and shoe selection Creative, motivating walking ideas

About the Author

Dixie Stanforth, M.S., is a lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Austin. She is a well-known fitness expert, a 5-star IDEA presenter, and a contributing fitness editor to Shape and Living Fit magazines. In addition to her ongoing research in-group exercise, she works as a personal trainer, serves as a consultant to numerous corporations and fitness organization, and is on the Gatorade Board of Advisors for Science and Exercise.