Walking: The Most Underrated Fitness Tool

If walking was a new piece of gym equipment, it’d have a waitlist. But because it’s free, accessible, and uncomplicated, it gets overlooked.

We’re here to change that.

Walking isn’t just something you do between workouts or when your car’s parked a bit far away. It is a workout — and one of the best ones out there, especially for women over 40.

Why walking is such a game-changer:

1. It boosts your NEAT (and that matters more than you think)
NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis — basically, all the energy you burn doing daily stuff that isn’t structured exercise. The more you move, the more you burn. And walking is the easiest way to increase that daily movement without needing to "work out."

2. It supports fat loss (without burning you out)
Unlike HIIT or long cardio sessions that can leave you drained or hungry, walking is low impact and sustainable. It helps manage your energy, appetite, and stress — all of which play a bigger role in fat loss than we often realise.

3. It’s kind to your joints
Walking is gentle on your knees, hips, and back. If you’ve struggled with injuries, inflammation, or simply don’t enjoy high-impact workouts, this one’s for you.

4. It helps clear your mind
Getting outside for a walk isn’t just good for your body — it’s gold for your mental health. Some of the best ideas (and emotional resets) come from a walk, especially without your phone glued to your hand.

5. It actually helps your strength goals
Walking improves your circulation, helps you recover from training, and keeps you active between strength sessions. Bonus: Walking with intention (like on an incline or carrying something) builds leg and core strength, too.

How to get more out of walking:

• Use it as active recovery. Walk on your rest days to support blood flow and reduce soreness.

• Add mini walks after meals. Great for digestion and blood sugar control (plus it helps hit your step count without noticing).

• Set walking meetings or phone calls. Move while you talk — double win.

• Track it, if it helps. Not because you have to hit 10,000 steps, but because being aware can motivate you to move more.

• Make it enjoyable. Listen to a podcast, walk with a friend, or just savour the silence. This is your time.

You don’t have to crush yourself in the gym every day to get fitter, leaner, and stronger. Sometimes, the real results come from doing the simple stuff — consistently.

So if you're feeling stuck, tired, or like your fitness routine needs a reset... start with a walk.

It might be exactly what you’ve been missing.