Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

1,400 steps and motivation in just 15 minutes? Yeah, baby. Throw your low motivation out the window with this low-impact walking workout that will “pump… you up.” It can be hard to get off the couch, but lace up anyway. Motivation doesn’t just show up… you have to make it. And today, we’re going to make it after all (if you’re old enough for that reference, you’re my kind of people). You can do th...

80s trivia - 1500 steps - just 15 minutes. Get into the groove with this 80s music trivia walking workout you can do indoors or outside. If you grew up on mixtapes, MTV, and shoulder pads, come on down! We’ll "walk this way" to a steady beat while I dish out 80s music trivia and fun facts about your favorite songs and artists. We’ll have a totally awesome time… high-top sneakers or not....

No BS fresh start walking workout. 1500 steps in just 15 minutes + an easier way to fit more exercise in your life. You’re busy and tired, but want a fresh start. Come for a walk where I share tiny movement “blocks,” simple food tweaks to make that fresh start easier.  Also, grab the FREE Fresh Start guide + printable block worksheets at yourwalkingpodcast.com . You can do this low impact walking...

Sneaky and easy ways to fit more movement into your day without even noticing... in just 10 minutes (about 1000 steps).  You can do this indoor or outdoor walking workout while marching in your living room, on a treadmill or walking pad, or moving outside in fresh air. I’ll chat about “pocket steps”… moving while you wait ( and wait ).  How being “inefficient on purpose” is awesome for burning mor...

Encore episode: We are in that weird "limbo" week between Christmas and New Year's. If the adrenaline has worn off and you're feeling a little empty, tired, or down in the dumps, this one is for you. ( Originally released as Episode 19A on March 10, 2022. )   Have you been feeling down, stuck in a funk, or just... "blah" and can't seem to snap out of it? Put on y...

A Quick Note: In this encore episode I’m bringing back a classic that gives you one mental shift that works better than willpower (and is a lot less painful). (Originally released as Episode 8 in March 2021) If I told you there was one single tweak that could change your weight, your work, and even your relationships... Would you think I was full of BS? Or would you want to know more? I'm not...

A Quick Note : I’m bringing back this favorite from December 202 1 because the holidays shouldn't feel like a punishment. You don't need to be perfect right now; you just need to keep moving. Get your walking shoes and come with me for a walking workout. I'm sharing my best tips on how to navigate the holiday food scene without the guilt. And yes, you can still enjoy yourself. Yay! ...

Feeling more like the Grinch than the star of a holiday movie lately? Use this 10-minute walking workout as permission to drop the pressure and back off from holiday perfectionism.  Because being a perfectionist can suck.  We’ll chat about how to trade you’re A+, overachieving, homemade everything holiday for a calmer B- holiday that helps you stay sane. Let yourself buy the pie, use paper plates,...

This walk will calm anxiety, reduce stress , and walk off some of that nervous energy... in jut 15 minutes.  Feeling wired and anxious, with your brain rehearsing every worst-case scenario? Like you’re carrying a really heavy backpack stuffed with intrusive thoughts? Take a walk with me and let’s shake some of that off. This 15-minute indoor or outdoor walking workout is for the days when anxiety...

A quick note: It’s Thanksgiving week, and if you’re feeling the holiday pressure... you aren't alone. We all need a moment of calm right now, so I’m bringing back one of my most popular walking meditations to help you breathe through the stress. (Originally released as Episode 16 on December 26, 2021.) Consider this 15-minute walking meditation a virtual hug. You don't need to "push...

Burned out? Exhausted? This is your permission slip for a 12-minute "do the bare minimum" walk. No pressure. Just breathing, walking, and not feeling alone in the messiness. We'll talk about how to let yourself off the hook, deal with decision fatigue, move life down to low-power mode, and why "done is better than perfect." (Easier said than, well, done.) Halfway through,...

Brain buffering? Can't get anything done? Staring at your screen like it owes you answers? Need quick energy?  This 10-minute indoor or outdoor walking workout is your quick fix for any time a slump hits. Bye bye brain fog | Focus reset | Real energy | Creativity bump |  A ridiculous story P.S. You'll hear a bell halfway through . If you're walking outside, that's your turn-aro...

20-minute walk to shake off that blah feeling and rebuild energy… the kind that sticks around long after you're done walking. Burn calories, burn fat, take time for you.  You ever have those days where you're running on what feels like dollar-store batteries? You're doing all the right things like eating okay, walking, sleeping (sort of), but the energy just isn't there? We cha...

This quick 10-minute mood boosting walking workout helps you shake off the crabby mood fast… without toxic positivity. Get an instant mood lift using a simple body-mind trick | A way to break that negative thought loop when your brain is stuck on repeat | Energy without caffeine | Stories… If you're having one of those days where you feel like you want to rip someone's head off? Or maybe...

Ever feel like your brain has 50... no, a thousand, browser tabs open at once? It's that cluttered, brain-fog feeling where you're so overwhelmed, you just... freeze (like your computer?) And then you try to talk into the cat food bowl instead of your phone. ( Yep. I did that. Full story in the podcast ). I feel you. My concentration is a mess some days.  During this a 20-minute walking...

Okay, so let's talk about those days. You know the ones. Your workout gear is giving you the side-eye and the couch is a tractor beam, pulling you over to it. Uh-huh. Been there more times than I can count.  Well, I have a psychological hack for just that, and on this short walk 'll tell you how I trick myself into doing something I don’t feel like doing. Works like a charm. During this...

Does it feel like your metabolism has taken a permanent vacation? And the only way to get it back is with long, torturous workouts that you just haven't got time for? What if you could kick start your body's fat-burning machine by working smarter, not longer? This is a 20-minute walking workout that's going to show you how to use simple, easy-to-do tricks to keep your metabolism bur...

It's that time of day, isn't it? Your brain is threatening to go on strike, and the siren song of the sofa (and maybe a bag of chips) is getting louder by the minute.  I get it. The afternoon slump is real, and my first instinct is usually a nap (but no can do). But what if, instead of crashing, you could recharge in just 10 minutes? This isn’t a punishing workout; it’s a quick reset for...

A quick note: This is an encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes. If you've been feeling completely worn out, this one is for you. ( Originally released as Episode 23A on October 30, 2022.) If you’re feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and wiped out, the reason may surprise you... especially if your doctor says everything is OK. In this walking workout, we'll talk about why al...

Ever have those days when you've just plain run out of reasons to get moving ? I hear you. I'm 59, my mind's on vacation half the time, and I've definitely had days when I feel like I just can't get going. When it comes to finding the motivation to actually get out the door for a walk (or a trip to the gym) on a day when you're running on fumes and just don't fee...

Hey Walkers! Your to-do list probably has its own to-do list, and "me time" is nowhere on it. Same. That's why this 15-minute power walk is all about finding those hidden pockets of time you didn't even know you had. I'll share some of my favorite sneaky (but simple!) ways to weave more movement into your life, making it feel like a little win instead of another chore. Whe...

Hey Walkers! Ever feel like you’re hitting reset… again? Same.  But here’s the truth: starting over doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’re strong enough to try again.  This 20-minute walking workout is all about embracing that fresh start, with motivation and good vibes to help you move forward. Whether you’re on a trail, pacing at home, cruising on your walking pad, or grabbing steps between...

Hey Walkers! Ever feel like you’re hitting reset… again? Same.  But guess what? Starting over doesn’t mean you’re behind—it means you’re brave enough to begin again.  This 20-minute walking workout is here to help you do just that, with a boost of energy, good vibes, and steady background music to keep you moving.  Whether you’re out on a trail, walking in place at home, on your walking pad, or sn...

Hey Walkers! Ready to get some steps in? Here's a walking workout that not only gets your heart pumping, but also gives you an energizing boost... in 10 minutes or less. Get moving during lunch, after dinner, or during a break. This podcast for walking has upbeat background walking music to keep you on tempo. And guess what? You don't have to walk outside. You can walk at home, stepping...

Hey Walkers!  Today’s walking workout is quick and energizing. Improve your mood, laser focus, and feel more creative, all in just 10 minutes.  Walking is like a natural  espresso shot for your mind and body– minus the caffeine crash. Whether you're squeezing in a walk during a break or just before a presentation, or while your kids are doing their homework, this short walk will make you feel...