Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Helen M. Ryan | Walking Workouts
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Feeling tired, stressed, and not motivated to exercise? You're in the right place. If you want a podcast to walk to... 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 stepping outside or walking at home on a treadmill or walking pad, 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. Hit your daily step goals the easy way. • STORY WALKS where I entertain you while you walk  • TRIVIA and FUN THEME WALKS for the days you just need a reason to move • LOW IMPACT and BEGINNER FRIENDLY 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?

  1. 1d ago

    10-Minute Walk After Sitting Too Long | Your Butt Will Thank You | 80

    Been sitting at your desk or on the sofa too long? Get up and give your butt a 10-minute walking break. This guided walking workout helps wake up sleepy glutes and gets your body moving again after hours of sitting. 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 walking ideas to fire up your glutesThe 55-minute timer trick And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also... Explain why my butt is apparently on vacationTurn into a five-foot tall Hunchback of Notre DameDiscover the first step to using my exercise step... is opening the boxDecide my butt does not need a 14-step morning routine This podcast to walk to includes upbeat instrumental background walking music, walking cues, a few stride (not snide) experiments, and an optional cool-down. If you've been stuck at your desk, in the car, or on the couch, get up and come walk with me. Your butt will thank you. Don't forget to Follow the podcast. I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment on Spotify or tag your walk with #WalkTalkWithHelen on social media. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  2. Aug 19

    MTV Nostalgia Walk | 20 Minutes to Summon Gen X | 79

    Need something fun to listen to while you walk? This 20-minute guided walking workout is packed with '80s MTV memories, Gen X nostalgia, 80s-style background music, and just enough coaching to keep you moving while your brain takes a trip back in time.  Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Today you'll get... About 2500 stepsA fun way to make your walk less boringA trip back to the early days of MTVUpbeat instrumental walking music and walking cuesA walking buddy in your ear And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also... Introduce you to my pretend husband, Billy IdolForget my cats' names but remember every '80s lyricDecide I could've been Bono's sisterGet emotional over Do They Know It's ChristmasTell you the story behind Dire Straits’ Money for NothingTake a trip back to U2, Madonna, Tom Petty, A-ha, Thriller This walking podcast includes background music, walking cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point if you're walking outside. If you're ready to get your steps in, relive a little Gen X nostalgia, and make your walks a little less boring, lace up your high-top sneakers, grab your leg warmers, and come walk with me. Don't forget to Follow the podcast. Q: Who was your biggest MTV crush? Leave a comment on Spotify or tag your walk with #WalkTalkWithHelen on social media. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  3. Aug 12

    10-Minute Morning Walk | Not a Morning Person? Me Either | 78

    Not a morning person? Me either. But this 10-minute guided morning walk is a brisk (ish), music-led way to get some steps in before life gets in the way. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill, walking pad, or even marching in place. You'll wake up, boost your energy, and fit in a little movement before work, errands, emails, and everything else demands your attention. 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 And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I... Confess I used to eat ice cream out of a gallon containerThreaten people who talk to me pre-coffeeBlame Billy Idol for a 6 a.m. class This walking podcast includes upbeat background walking music, walking cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around. If you're trying to get some steps in before something happens to throw you off, or want to build a morning walking habit, lace up your shoes and come with me for a morning walk. Don't forget to Follow the podcast. I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment on Spotify or tag your walk with #WalkTalkWithHelen on social media. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  4. Aug 5

    1-Mile Walk with Speed Bursts | Time Flies By | 77

    Want your walk to go by faster? This 1-mile guided interval walking workout keeps your body moving and your mind distracted. With optional one-minute interval bursts, upbeat walking music, and a few travel stories that prove you probably shouldn't let me plan the itinerary, the time flies by and you're done before you know it. 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 without watching the clockA chance to build stamina, boost your energy, and challenge yourself at your own paceA walking buddy in your ear to help distract you from the effort And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also chat about... Why we missed the train in London to the Harry Potter tourAccidentally riding a broken bike uphill to teach spin classWhy traveling with me apparently involves running through airportsAerosmith encouraging me to "Live on the Edge" This walking podcast includes background walking music with a beat, walking and speed cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point if you want to turn around. If you've been looking for a fun way to fit in a 1-mile walk or make your walking workout fly by, go grab your walking shoes. Like walking intervals? Go walk to episode 58 - Japanese Walking Method | 20-Minute Low-Impact Interval Walk.  Don't forget to Follow the podcast. I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment on Spotify or tag your walk with #WalkTalkWithHelen on social media. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  5. Jul 29

    Steal These Ideas to Walk More | 10-Minute Walk | 76

    Want to walk more without relying on motivation? This 10-minute guided walking workout has simple ideas you can steal from people who walk a lot… and enjoy it.  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 make walking part of your everyday routineReal life ideas to help you stay consistent without waiting to "feel motivated"A beginner-friendly, low-impact guided walkAbout 1300 steps with upbeat walking musicA few tricks to make your walks more fun so you'll actually want to keep going And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also... Explain why asking to steal a piece of chocolate sounds more exciting than asking for oneTell you how I walked more than 7,000 steps in Bangkok because I desperately wanted... breadDeclare myself a proud CarbitarianTalk about my messy closetSing a little “walk this way, talk this way…” This podcast to walk to includes background walking music, walking cues, and a bell at the halfway point. Want an easier way to walk more, stay on track, and make walking a habit that actually sticks? Lace up your shoes and let's go for a walk. Don't forget to Follow the podcast, and find me on social @yourwalkingpodcast. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  6. Jul 22

    Clear Your Head | 15-Minute Guided Walk | 75

    Need time to yourself? This 15-minute guided walk is intentionally different from my usual walking episodes.  Clear your head, slow things down a bit, and enjoy walking to upbeat music. 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 usually do (wait, what?), but I'm still right here with light coaching and walking cues to help you get your steps in. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Get... A chance to clear your head and take a break from all the noiseA beginner-friendly, low-impact guided walk that's still a workoutUpbeat background walking music and light coachingA walking break to unplug for a few minutesPlenty of space to think (or not think), daydream, or simply walk to the beat There's a bell at the halfway point if you're walking outside. If you've been craving less talking and more movement, lace up your shoes and come for a walk. No pressure. No weirdness. Just 15 minutes to clear your head and enjoy the walk. Don't forget to follow the podcast and find me on social @yourwalkingpodcast.   Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  7. Jul 15

    1-Mile Guided Walk (Treadmill Friendly) | When It's Hot Outside | 74

    Too hot to walk outside? Let’s get that mile in anyway. This 1 mile guided walking workout is for those days when the weather has other plans. Whether it’s blazing hot, pouring rain, freezing cold, or you simply missed your chance to get outside, you can still get your steps 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 a backup plan for those too hot days? You’ll get… A beginner-friendly, low-impact 1-mile walking workoutAbout 2,000 steps without melting in the summer heatAn easier way to keep moving when your outdoor plans fall apartFresh ideas for getting your walk in almost anywhereA walking buddy in your ear to help the time fly by And because I tend to drift, I also… Tell you why walking all over Bangkok (“One Night in Bangkok…”) felt completely normal, but walking one day in Dubai finally defeated meConfess that I somehow keep missing my “perfect” early-morning walking windowShare the story of my first client treadmill disaster as a brand-new personal trainerAdmit I turned down a Costco tuxedo cake after tasting sample… then went back the next day to buy… yup… the whole cakeExplain why my orange cats think every treadmill walk should include them This walking podcast includes background walking music, walking cues, breathing reminders, and a bell at the halfway point if you’re walking outside. If you’ve ever looked outside and thought, “not gonna do it” this walk is for you.  Don’t forget to Follow the pocast, and @yourwalkingpodcast on socials. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

  8. Jul 8

    90s Nostalgia Guided Walk | 15-Minute Walking Workout | 73

    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 byAbout 2,000 steps with a brisk walking workout that doesn’t feel like exerciseA beginner-friendly, low-impact walkA chance to clear your head and reduce stressA little 90s nostalgia while hanging out with a friend And because I tend to drift, I… Admit I used to disconnect my husband’s dial-up internet just by picking up the phoneWonder why Blockbuster never seemed to have the movie we wantedRisk making half of you mad by admitting I thought Titanic was just… okayWonder how we ever found anything before GPS (and yes… MapQuest is somehow still around) This walking podcast includes background music, walking cues, and a bell at the halfway point if you’re walking outside. If you grew up in the 90s, or just want a way to make walking less boring, lace up your shoes and come for a walk. We'll dive into the world of Clueless, The Matrix, Nirvana, Backstreet Boys and more!  Don’t forget to Follow. Support the show Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

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Feeling tired, stressed, and not motivated to exercise? You're in the right place. If you want a podcast to walk to... 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 stepping outside or walking at home on a treadmill or walking pad, 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. Hit your daily step goals the easy way. • STORY WALKS where I entertain you while you walk  • TRIVIA and FUN THEME WALKS for the days you just need a reason to move • LOW IMPACT and BEGINNER FRIENDLY 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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