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Feeling tired, stressed, and not motivated to exercise?
You're in the right place. If you want a podcast to listen to while walking... hi! I'm your gal, with a walking workout that makes time fly and feels like taking a walk with a friend in your ear.
Whether you’re walking outside, on a treadmill, or on your walking pad at home, these episodes turn “ugh, I should move” into “yes, I can do this” so you get more energy, more motivation, and overall just feel better and healthier.
You’ll get a mix of walk types so it never feels the same every time:
• “GET STEPS IN” walks with simple tips and hacks (and intervals)
• STORY WALKS where I entertain you while you walk
• TRIVIA and FUN THEME WALKS for the days you just need a reason to move
I’m Helen M. Ryan, a former personal trainer who lost over 80 pounds naturally… and I still have days where I don’t want to do it either. As a business owner with ADHD and hypothyroidism, I know what “no energy” feels like. Blech.
That’s why I created this free walking podcast that helps you show up, get your steps the easy way, have a laugh, and then move on with your day.
This show is for you if you ever ask:
• How do I get motivated to exercise when I don’t feel like it?
• How do I work out when I have no energy?
• What’s a good quick walking workout for busy days?
• How do I fit exercise into a busy schedule?
• How do I stop procrastinating and just get moving?
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Walk 1 mile in about 15 minutes while we time-travel back to the 80s for a fun blast of Gen X fitness nostalgia. You can do this at-home walking workout anywhere: March in your living room, hop on a treadmill or walking pad, or just take it outside. It’s the podcast to listen to while walking. Hit play if you want: A quick 1-mile walk Easy cardio at home that fits into your busy dayAbout 1500 stepsA fast way to improve your mood and shake off stress(Walking outside? There’s a bell at the...
In 15 minutes, turn your metabolism's dimmer switch from “dim” back to “bright.” Increase your energy and wake up a sluggish metabolism with this low-impact walking workout. During the walk you’ll also get simple science-backed hacks that boost your metabolism all day, every day. And... we’ll do three short speed pushes to help flip that switch in real life (but you don't have to push. You can walk at your own pace!). The best part: You can do this walk at home or outside. March ...
Get inspired to exercise more in 15 minutes. This brisk walk helps you to connect with the person inside you who wants to move their body (wait, what?). It's the ultimate "fake it til you feel it" move. Walking on the “hamster wheel” gets boring. If you’re tired of your routine, let’s steal some motivational tricks from Hollywood. In this world, you aren’t just “exercising”… you’re training for the action scenes of your real life (even if your biggest stunt is sprinting through an ...
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 this walk inside at home (treadmill, walking pad, marching in place) or outside. There’s a be...
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. You can do this low-impact walking workout on a treadmill, a walking pad, or in the fresh air. If you’...
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 workout indoors - on a treadmill or walking pad - or outside. If you’re walking outside, th...
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 more calories. And a quick look at NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)… how fid...
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 your walking shoes and let’s go for a refreshing walk. We aren't just burning calories today… we are burning off the blues and shi...
A Quick Note: I’m bringing back this favorite from December 2021 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! Whether you're walking indoors or outdoors, walking for fitness, or just walking for stress relief, this ep...
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, and grab gift bags instead of wrapping… while getting our steps in. You can do t...
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 feels physical and you still have to function like a human. You’ll also hear a ridiculo...
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" or "achieve" anything today. Just get in touch with your body, free your mind, and breathe. Together we will...
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, you'll hear a bell. If you're outside, that's your friendly cue to turn around if you want to. Today's walk also includes ...
Brain buffering? Can't get anything done? Staring at your screen like it owes you answers? 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-around cue. Tap Follow/Subscribe so next week's walk is waiting for you. Instagram/Facebook: @yourwalkingpodcast P.P.S. I also get aroun...
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 chat about: A sneaky-simple way to build steady, all-day energyHow to get your body to burn fat instead of burning ...
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 just hide from the world because everything is irritating? Just hit play. P.S. You’ll hear a bell ha...
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 workout I share a super simple 3-step hack I use to shut down distraction and find some actual focus. Yi...
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 10-minute walking mini-workout we chat about: The "gym bag trick" I've been using for years to squeeze...
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 burning - not just during this walk, but all day long. Yay! Here's what I've got for you on this walk: Why shorter ...
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 your body and your brain. Here’s what I’ve got for you on this walk: A simple trick to break up the ...
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