Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

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  10-Minute After-Dinner Walk for Digestion and Blood Sugar 07.10.2026 12Min.

  A 10-minute after-dinner walk to help digestion, reduce blood sugar spikes, and shake off that sluggish feeling. Dinner's over. The sofa is calling. And if there's a cat on your lap, well, you're legally required to stay there. I don't make the rules. No "burning off" dinner and definitely no guilt. Just 10 minutes to move a little and maybe start a new walking habit that actually sticks. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill, walking pad, or marching in place. And remember, it's not just f...
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  10-Minute Brisk Walk | Outside or At Home 30.09.2026 11Min.

  Get your steps in, find a little more energy, and take a break from your day with this 10-minute brisk walk. Only have 10 minutes? That's enough. Let's make it count. Stories and upbeat music give your brain something to do besides think about the clock. You can walk outside, or at home on a treadmill, walking pad, or marching in place. Or even step touch, my Gen X friends. This short walking break gives you: About 1,300 stepsA brisk walk that fits into a busy dayMore energy from getting up...
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  Quick 10-Minute Walk | Get Some Steps In 23.09.2026 12Min.

  A 10-minute guided walk with fun ways to make walking less boring, get more steps in, and actually look forward to your next walk. Don't really feel like walking? I get it! Let's find something to keep your brain entertained so you're not staring at the clock. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. We’ll rock the free world by getting: About 1,300 stepsNew ideas to keep your next walk from getting boringDistraction tricks for when you don't feel like walkingA little boost of ...
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  Walking Meditation | My Brain Won't Shut Up 16.09.2026 13Min.

  This guided walking meditation helps quiet your busy mind, clear your head, and take a break from all those racing thoughts. If the idea of sitting perfectly still and trying to empty your mind sounds impossible (boring, weird), this one's for you. You know that brain with about a zillion tabs open at once? Always planning something, making a list, replaying a conversation, or thinking about something completely unrelated? Yep, that one. During this walk, you’ll notice your steps, pay attenti...
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  Japanese Walking Method | 20-Minute Interval Walk [Encore] 09.09.2026 21Min.

  Three minutes brisk. Three minutes easy. Repeat. That’s basically the Japanese Walking Method, and it makes a 20 minute walk go surprisingly fast. This is a structured but simple interval walking workout that gives you stronger pushes followed by recoveries. You’re in charge of the effort, and the recovery periods give you a chance to catch your breath and listen to stories from Japan before we pick it up again. You can do this walk outside, on a treadmill, or on a walking pad. If you’r...
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  15-Minute Story Walk | The Tour Guide Who Almost Killed Me 02.09.2026 17Min.

  A 15-minute brisk story walk with a wild travel adventure to keep you entertained, distracted, and moving while you get your steps in. Need to walk but don't really feel like it? Come with me! I'll tell you the true story of a 10-hour tour through beautiful Montenegro that turned into one of the scariest car rides of my life. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You’ll get: About 1,900 steps A brisk walk without watching the clock A mental break from your day&nbs...
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  10-Minute Walk After Sitting Too Long | Your Butt Will Thank You 26.08.2026 12Min.

  Been sitting too long? Take 10 minutes to wake up those sleepy glutes, give your butt a break from the chair, and get moving with this quick guided walk. We'll also play around with your walking stride to see if you can get your glutes doing a little more of the work (or glute activation). Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. In this quick walk you’ll get: About 1,300 stepsA quick break from sitting too longEasy ways to wake up sleepy glutesWalking and posture tweaksA few ...
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  MTV Nostalgia Walk | 20 Minutes to Summon Gen X 19.08.2026 22Min.

  A 20-minute guided walk packed with '80s MTV memories, Gen X flashbacks, and upbeat '80s-style instrumental music to make the time fly by. Need something fun to listen to while you walk? Come with me for a trip back to the days when MTV actually played music videos. We'll talk about the artists, the songs, and memories that defined our generation while getting our steps in. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Today you'll get... About 2500 stepsA fun way to make your walk...
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  10-Minute Morning Walk | Not a Morning Person? Me Either 12.08.2026 12Min.

  A brisk(ish) 10-minute morning walk with upbeat music to help wake you up, give you some energy, and get some steps in before the day gets away from you. Not a morning person? Me either. But getting a little movement in before work, errands, emails, and everything else demands your attention isn't such a bad idea. Even if you're grumpy in the mornings (like me), you'll get: A beginner-friendly, low-impact morning walkAbout 1300 stepsA little more morning energySome peace before the day begins...
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  1-Mile Walk with Speed Bursts | Time Flies By 05.08.2026 19Min.

  A 1-mile guided interval walk with optional one-minute speed bursts, upbeat music, and funny travel stories to make the time fly by. Want your walk to go by faster? Come walk with me! We'll pick up the pace here and there while I tell you a few travel stories that prove you probably shouldn't let me plan the itinerary. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You'll get... A beginner-friendly, low-impact 1-mile guided interval walking workoutA fun way to get about 2,000 steps ...
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  Steal These Ideas to Walk More | 10-Minute Walk 29.07.2026 12Min.

  Want to walk more but can't seem to stick with it? Steal a few habits from people who actually enjoy walking during this 10-minute guided walk. You'll get practical ideas to fit more steps into your day without waiting around for motivation to show up. If you've been trying to stay consistent, fit in more steps, or make walking feel less like a chore, this walk is full of easy things you can do right now. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You'll get... Simple ways to m...
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  Clear Your Head | 15-Minute Guided Walk 22.07.2026 17Min.

  Clear your head and slow things down with this 15-minute guided walk and background walking music. This one's a little different from my usual walks. No big stories or constant chatter. Just some music, a little movement, and a chance to unplug from everything going on around you. If you've been feeling stressed, distracted, or simply need a few minutes to yourself, this walk gives you a chance to take a walking break and clear your head while you move. I won't be chatting as much as I usuall...
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  1-Mile Guided Walk (Treadmill Friendly) | When It's Hot Outside 15.07.2026 17Min.

  Too hot to walk outside? Get your steps in anyway with this 1-mile guided walking workout you can do at home. No need to let the weather ruin your plans (this goes for rain or cold, too). Whether you're on a treadmill, walking pad, or just marching in place, let's get that mile in! Walk outside if the weather is bearable, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You can even march in place, walk the mall, power through Target or Costco, pace an airport terminal, or walk/run in the pool. Need...
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  90s Nostalgia Guided Walk | 15-Minute Walking Workout 08.07.2026 17Min.

  This 15-minute walking workout is a fun trip back to the 90s. Set to upbeat background walking music with some audio coaching, we’ll laugh about music, movies, TV, gadgets, and all those little things we completely forgot about while you get your steps in. You can do this guided walking workout outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Need a break from emails, chores, and all the grown-up stuff for a little while? With this walk you'll get: A fun way to make the walk fly byA...
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  Walk Off a Bad Mood | 10-Minute Walk to Make You Less Grumpy [Encore] 01.07.2026 11Min.

  This short walk is for those days when you're in a bad mood and want to run away everything. If you’re feeling stressed, grumpy, overwhelmed, or stuck, this short walk helps you clear your head and puts you in a better mood. No toxic positivity here. You can walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Snap out of a bad mood without pretending problems don’t existFind one tiny good thing (like an amazing cup of coffee!)Do a beginner-friendly, low-impact walking workou...
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  Walk to Get More Energy | 10-Minute Walk 4 of 4 24.06.2026 11Min.

  This is the final walk in our 4 part walking series. We’re finishing strong with a 10 minute power walk. A power walk is a brisk walk with purpose: faster than a casual stroll, slower than a run, and a great way to boost your heart rate without beating up your joints. This guided walking workout combines movement, music, and a story so time flies while you get in some low impact cardio. Walk outside or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You get: A beginner friendly power walk workou...
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  Stick with Walking | 10-Minute Walk 3 of 4 17.06.2026 12Min.

  This is the third walk in my walking series, a guided 10 minute walk to help you stay consistent, even on your busiest days. Today we’re chatting about one of the biggest secrets to exercise success: Not motivation. Not willpower. Making it easy enough that you’ll actually do it. This is a 10 minute guided walking workout with music and a moderate, refreshing speed. It’s a beginner-friendly, low-impact cardio walk you can do outside, or as an indoor walking workout on your treadmi...
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  Make Walking Less Boring | Stories from Norway | 10-Minute Walk 2 of 4 10.06.2026 11Min.

  10-minute walking workout. This is the second walk in our 4-part walking series, and today we’re making walking less boring. This is a brisk, guided walking workout with music and stories to keep your brain busy while you get your steps in. It’s beginner-friendly, low-impact, and gives you a quick cardio boost. You can do this walking workout outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You get: A quick 10-minute walk with roughly 1,200 steps.Pace changes that help the time go by faster...
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  Interval Walking Workout | 10-Minute Walk 1 of 4 03.06.2026 11Min.

  This is a 10-minute podcast to walk to, and the first part in a new 4-part walking series to get you moving and sneak a few more steps into your day. Today we’re doing walking intervals. Nothing scary. Just short bursts of faster walking with recovery periods to wake up your body and your brain. Plus, these little pushes are great for women over 40. And I am way over 40. Like waaaay. You can do this guided walking workout with music outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. If you'...
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  Stay Consistent on Messy Days | 1 Mile Power Walk 27.05.2026 18Min.

  You know those days when your plans to work out fall apart? (Or your plans for anything, really). This 1-mile power walk is a great podcast to walk to, and it's all about having a backup plan so one messy day does not turn into a full “well, I guess I live on crackers now” situation. This is a guided walking workout you can do outside or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Lace up your shoes, and let’s get a brisk 1 mile and about 2,000 steps in together, complete with background walking ...