Walk Yourself Healthy – 1st Edition – 2 July 2026
Summary
Walk Yourself Healthy 1st Edition (2 July 2026) is a complete walking guide covering five progressive walking programmes, more than 30 companion exercises, a nutrition chapter, hydration and sleep guidance, and 16 of the world's most epic hiking trails from the Pacific Crest Trail to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Key Topics
▸ Why walk — Physical benefits: heart health, weight management, bone density, blood pressure and blood sugar improvement. Mental benefits: stress reduction (cortisol), anxiety and depression relief, endorphin release, self-confidence boost. Burns up to 400 calories per hour on varied terrain at moderate pace.
▸ Five walking programmes — Plan 1 (Step into Shape, Beginner): HIIT, hills and distance. Plan 2 (Burn Fat and Get Fitter, Beginner): intervals, hills and long walks. Plan 3 (Increase the Incline, Intermediate): hills, stairs, treadmills. Plan 4 (Hit the Trails, Intermediate): hills, bodyweight exercises and HIIT. Plan 5 (Power-Walk, Tough): cardio, incline, speed intervals and strength.
▸ Exercise A-Z — More than 30 exercises to accompany walks. Warming up and cooling down with key stretches. Ten-minute stamina-boosting workout.
▸ 16 epic hiking trails — Pacific Crest Trail (Mexico to Canada), Appalachian Trail (USA), Inca Trail (Peru), West Highland Way (Scotland), Tour du Mont Blanc (France-Italy-Switzerland), Camino de Santiago (Spain-France), Kilimanjaro Marangu Route (Tanzania), Otter Trail (South Africa), Great Wall of China, Mount Fuji Yoshida Trail (Japan), Everest Base Camp (Nepal), Annapurna Circuit (Nepal), Dove Lake Circuit (Tasmania), Great Ocean Walk (Victoria), Abel Tasman Coast Track (NZ), Tongariro Alpine Crossing (NZ).
▸ Supporting content — Essential kit checklist; overcoming obstacles; staying safe; nutrition for walkers; hydration; sleep and recovery; injury prevention and treatment.
What You'll Learn
• Walking on varied terrain at moderate pace burns up to 400 calories per hour
• Five progressive plans take a complete beginner from first walk to power-walk level
• More than 30 companion exercises support the walking programmes
• 16 international hiking trails graded for future trip planning
Editor's Take
This is the most complete single-volume walking resource in the catalogue. The five-programme structure with clear beginner-to-tough progression means readers never outgrow the guide. The companion exercise A-Z adds strength and flexibility training that most walking guides omit. The Otter Trail and Great Ocean Walk inclusions are welcome nods to South African and Australian readers. The weakness: the nutrition chapter and hydration guidance are present in structure but their specific content is truncated in the available material. The 16 world trails, while inspiring, occupy substantial space that could have been allocated to more local routes accessible on a weekly basis. This suits anyone who wants to start walking with a structured plan and work up to international hiking goals.
Strengths
• Five-programme progression from absolute beginner to power-walk level
• A-Z of 30+ companion exercises integrated with walking plans
• 16 international hiking trails with route context for bucket-list planning
Weaknesses
• Nutrition and hydration chapters truncated in available content
• World trails section prioritises inspiration over local weekly route options
Verdict: Recommended — The most practical walking resource in the catalogue for progression-focused readers, from pavement to peak.
