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Need some convincing that walking is a great way to get fit, happy, and lose weight? Well, you've come to the right place!

On this page you'll find links to some great articles about walking, fitness, psychology, health, preventing injuries, and more. At the bottom ot the page is a list of links to other walking-related resources on the net, including other walking and fitness-related sites, and book and magazines related to all aspects of walking.

If you would like to publish something you have written that you think would fit in well on our site, please contact us and we will have a look.


Walking Articles

We have collected articles on all aspects of walking, including walking for heatlh, fitness, weight loss, mental health, injury prevention, and more. Choose an article from the list below:




Walking Books

The books below can be purchased secuely from Amazon.

The Complete Guide To Walking: for Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss

The Complete Guide To Walking: for Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss

By Mark Fenton

A 52-Week Plan for increased energy, reduced stress, improved mood, permanent weight loss, and a longer, healthier life from the experts at Walking Magazine.
Buy this book now.



Walking: The Ultimate Exercise For Optimum Health

Walking: The Ultimate Exercise For Optimum Health

by Andrew Weil, Mark Fenton

Two experts set the pace for optimum health with this take-anywhere walking workout session
Buy this book now.



Running and Walking for Women Over 40

Running and Walking for Women Over 40

by Kathrine Switzer

Katherine Switzer has always been a pioneer, and she's on the right track again with this pioneering book.
Buy this book now.


Walking Links

Below you will find links to some other really useful walking-related sites. If you know of other great resources, please contact us

Walking & Hiking


America Walks
The New England Walker's Club
Perils for Pedestrians
The Ramblers Association-UK
Therapy Walk
Walking Works
Webwalking
Allentown Hiking Club
American Discovery Trail
American Hiking Society
Bruce Trail Association - Canada
California Coastwalk
Caltech Alpine Club
Cardiff Outdoor Group - UK
Civilized Explorer
Coalition of Historical Trekkers
CyberHikes
HADD -- Hikers Against Doo-Doo
Hikenet
Hiking in China
Hiking the Carolinas
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Hill-Walking in Ireland
Hug-A-Tree and Survive
Just Hiking
Mountaineering Council of Ireland
North Country Trail Association
Outdoor Resources Online
Pacific Northwest Trail
SoCal Hiker
Trailplace.com
Tread Lightly!
Voyageur Trail Association - Canada
Wilderness Trekkers
Wildernet
 
Fitness, Health & Nutrition

American Heart Association
Ask Dr. Weil
Dance Fitness Plus
Fitness Connection-UK
Foundation for Better Health Care
HealthCentral
LifeMatters
Net Loss Club!
Netsweat
New Zealand Fitness
PersonalMD.Com
Shape Up America!
Sportfit.com
WebMD
Workouts For Women

Racewalking

Dave's World Class Racewalking
Marin Race Walkers
New Zealand Race Walking
North American Racewalking
Racewalk.com
USA Racewalking
Walkertown USA
Webwalker Racewalking