5 Benefits of Walking

You don’t need to crush bootcamp classes or pound protein shakes while sweating in a weighted vest to make progress.

Sometimes, all you need is a good walk 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️

I know - walking seems too easy to “count.” But here’s the truth: walking consistently is one of the most powerful tools you have for supporting fat loss, hormone balance, better sleep and long-term health. And it’s wildly underrated.

Here’s why it matters - especially in midlife:  

1. It lowers cortisol. Too much high-intensity training can spike stress hormones. Walking does the opposite - it calms your nervous system, lowers your stress levels and supports better sleep.

2. It burns calories without burnout. While it won’t burn as many calories as sprinting, walking adds up - especially when done consistently. It’s part of what we call NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis -  energy expended during daily activities outside of formal exercise), and it’s one of the quiet heroes of fat loss and energy management.

3. It supports joint health and longevity. Walking helps maintain mobility, bone density and cardiovascular health. Think of it as the long game for healthy aging.

4. It’s accessible. No gym? No problem. Going out for a walk is an activity open to almost anyone, any where at any income level.

5. It boosts mood and mental clarity. Whether it’s a solo walk to decompress or a walk-and-talk with a friend, movement + sunshine = instant mood shift.  

If you're not in the habit of walking, start with 20-30 minutes a day, broken into shorter chunks if needed.

Want to make it more fun or intentional?

• Listen to an uplifting podcast

• Use it as your morning or post-dinner routine

• Track your steps for awareness (not perfection!)

• Leave your phone behind and treat it as mindful movement

Bonus: This is one of the easiest habits to involve a partner, kid, or pet in. Instant accountability!

Instead of stressing about “doing more,” try walking more.

It’s simple. It’s sustainable. And it just might be the shift your body’s been waiting for.

PS. If walking is just the beginning and you’d like a strategy to get you from where you are to where you want to be, let’s chat. I offer free 1:1 Clarity Calls to help women like you figure out what’s actually working, what’s not and how to build a realistic plan that fits your goals and your life.