I actively avoid any kind of jumping these days so walking workouts, particularly ones that I can do from home, are a very appealing way for me to move.
There are so many online videos to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to start, but when I saw this 4,000-step walking workout by personal trainer Millionaire Hoy of Millionaire Hoy Fitness, I was confident I'd enjoy it.
I was drawn to it because it’s low impact and it’s also a no-repeat routine. I prefer a workout where the exercises keep changing rather than doing the same ones over and over.
I tried the workout and found that I liked the way Foy explains what’s coming up next and which muscles I’m working. He also shares some technique tips and motivational mantras.
This walking workout mostly works the lower body, but there are some upper-body exercises, too, which means the core is also challenged.
Here’s the workout for you to try and more about my experience.
How to do Foy’s 4,000-step walking workout
What I learned from doing Foy’s 4,000-step walking workout
I was more alert and productive at work afterward
Working from home as a freelancer means that I have to be self-disciplined. On days when I haven’t slept well or I’m distracted by other life admin, it can be easy to procrastinate, especially as my office space is in the kitchen and I keep noticing chores that need to be done—emptying the dishwasher, hanging the laundry out or vacuuming.
So anything to get me back into the zone and improve my focus is welcome. I did this walking workout in my lunch break and in just 30 minutes, I was feeling much more alert and able to tackle tasks.
Walking workouts torch calories
There’s a misconception that walking workouts are easy but my Apple Watch told me that I’d burned around 400 calories in just 30 minutes.
I had sweat dripping down my face by the end and it really got my heart rate up—and all without jumping.
My coordination improved
This type of choreographed workout where you switch rapidly between movements is great for brain health and overall wellbeing because it requires some serious focus to follow along.
While I was a little clumsy for the first five minutes of the workout, I quickly picked up the steps and was happy to see that my coordination had improved by the end.
It’s something that’s worth working on because good coordination allows for better balance and reduces injury risk.
