{"id":117797,"date":"2025-09-03T22:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/117797\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T22:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:24:15","slug":"i-did-an-indoor-walking-workout-for-a-week-the-results-were-more-impressive-than-i-hoped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/117797\/","title":{"rendered":"I Did An Indoor Walking Workout For A Week. The Results Were More Impressive Than I Hoped."},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t sleep on the power of walking<\/a>. Research shows it can boost your mood<\/a>, burn fat and strengthen your cardiovascular system, but if you\u2019re anything like team Women\u2019s Health, you\u2019re probably struggling to stick to your daily step goal<\/a> as it gets colder this season. The good news is that all is not lost. Indoor walking workouts are the next best thing, and with circa 750k videos to try on YouTube, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Digital creator and podcast host Kayla Nelsen<\/a> committed to trading her walk for one of YT\u2019s most popular videos with fitness coach Grow With Jo<\/a> to determine exactly what indoor walking workouts are, how they work, and whether they\u2019re actually beneficial – or just another fad.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve done my fair share of workouts before,\u2019 she says in the video. \u2018I\u2019ve done treadmill<\/a> workouts, strength training<\/a>, dance workouts<\/a> \u2013 but I\u2019m yet to have tried an indoor walking workout, so I\u2019m intrigued. I don\u2019t use my Apple Watch<\/a> much anymore, but to review the workout, I\u2019m going to wear it and track it as \u201cmixed cardio<\/a>\u201d.’ Here\u2019s everything she learned.<\/p>\n

Read on for the top indoor walking workouts to try on YouTube.<\/p>\n

‘6 things I learned from trying indoor walking workouts’1.They involve more than just walking on the spot\"indoor<\/p>\n

Indoor walking workouts often include bodyweight strength exercises YouTube<\/p>\n

\u2018Grow With Jo\u2019s indoor walking workout involved six-seven moves \u2013 like punches and standing crunches \u2013 with adequate rest breaks where you would be walking on the spot to keep your heart rate up. Once you\u2019ve done all six-seven moves, you then work back down to the first, with walking in between, so you know what to expect throughout the workout, but without being bored,’ Nelson says.<\/p>\n

2. They\u2019re convenient<\/p>\n

\u2018This is definitely a good cardio workout<\/a> if you need something low-impact \u2013 where was this in early quarantine? I was doing Chloe Ting<\/a> instead. I\u2019d highly recommend you try it. I feel like I\u2019ve just been to the gym<\/a> without even leaving my apartment,’ says Nelson.<\/p>\n

3. They\u2019re harder than they look\"indoor<\/p>\n

Nelson says she underestimated how hard indoor walking workouts can be YouTube<\/p>\n

As Nelson comes to the end of her workout, she says, \u2018I\u2019m dripping in sweat. I underestimated the walking. I am pleasantly surprised by how good I feel after that workout. I didn\u2019t expect to sweat as much as I currently am.\u2019<\/p>\n

4. They\u2019re a solid form of cardio\"indoor<\/p>\n

Indoor walking workouts can increase your heart rate and improve cardio health YouTube<\/p>\n

Nelson shares her Apple Watch stats: \u2018For that 20-minute low-impact indoor walking workout, I burned 186 calories, and my average heart was 145bpm. I average 130-145 when I go outside and go for a walk, so this was awesome.\u2019<\/p>\n

5. They require coordination, but they\u2019re relatively easy to follow<\/p>\n

\u2018You think I\u2019m joking about my poor coordination; this is not a joke. I have horrible coordination, truly. I was born with no rhythm. But these moves were relatively easy to follow even without coordination,’ says Nelson.<\/p>\n

6. Instructors don’t always talk you through the workouts – you can follow along using a timer and music<\/p>\n

Nelson’s final thoughts? \u2018I like it when the instructor doesn\u2019t talk, so this was great \u2013 she didn\u2019t talk, played great music, and the routine was easy to follow.\u2019<\/p>\n

Benefits of indoor walking workouts<\/p>\n

The expert: Kate Neudecker<\/a> is a qualified PT and fitness writer.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re convenient and can be done at home<\/p>\n

They\u2019re accessible for all levels \u2013 read on for progressions and modifications<\/p>\n

They boost cardiovascular health<\/p>\n

They improve mood and reduce stress<\/p>\n

They ease joint pain by producing synovial fluid to lubricate your joints<\/p>\n

Indoor walking workout progressions: 3 ways to make them harderIndoor walking workout modifications: 4 ways to make them easier<\/p>\n

Reduce the pace and go at your own speed<\/p>\n

Miss out every other strength exercise (if these are included in your indoor walking workout)<\/p>\n

Use a walking pole or balance stick if you struggle with balance<\/p>\n

Perform only the first half of your chosen indoor walking workout until you feel confident to complete the whole session<\/p>\n

Best indoor walking workouts on YouTube1.20-minute indoor walking workout with Grow With Jo2. 1-hour indoor walking workout with Olivia Lawson3. 15-minute indoor walking workout with Holly Dolke4. 30-minute indoor walking workout with Leslie Sansone<\/p>\n

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