Author: Mark Fenton
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Date: 2007

Notes:
At a Glance: If you are going to take walking seriously and use it as an alternate form of transportation, then you need to do it properly. This book gives the essentials for building a solid exercise program around walking. While the book focuses on health and exercise benefits of walking, any walker, including commuters should learn the basics of proper footwear, clothing and safety tips.

Best for: Anyone who wants to engage in the most basic form of sustainable transportation and gain some personal health benefits while contributing to a cleaner environment.

Standout Features: This book provides all the tips for healthy walking and gives inspiration and ideas to those who want to promote the development of walkable communities. Readers on Amazon.com give this book 5 stars and noted that it is the best walking book available - from beginners to experienced.

Keep in Mind: The book was written for improving health through better and regular exercise, but has the side benefit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by leaving the car at home.

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