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Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

By: 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?

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Episodes
  • Power Walk for Energy | 10-Minute Walk 4 of 4 | 72
    Jun 24 2026

    This is the final walk in our 4 part walking series. We’re finishing strong with a 10 minute power walk.

    A power walk is a brisk walk with purpose: faster than a casual stroll, slower than a run, and a great way to boost your heart rate without beating up your joints.

    This guided walking workout combines movement, music, and a story so time flies while you get in some low impact cardio. Walk outside or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

    You get:

    • A beginner friendly power walk workout
    • About 10 minutes of movement and 1300 steps
    • A brisk, low impact cardio boost

    My ADHD also brings things like:

    • Why a purple bike should have been a warning sign
    • Cycling in Solvang, California, and the bakery adventures
    • Whether the five second rule applies to peanut M&Ms on the road
    • The Monty Python song I can't get enough of

    This episode ha background walking music, breathing reminders for energy (oxygen, baby), a fast-ish walking pace, and a bell at the halfway point.

    Along the way we talk about staying in motion when things go sideways, doing different types of walks, and how three 10 minute walks add up to a good 30 minutes in day. Exercise snacks, as I like to say.

    If you’re looking for a 10 minute power walk workout, a podcast to walk to, or an easy way to fit more movement into a busy day, lace up and come for a walk.

    Don’t forget to tap Follow so your next walk is waiting for you.

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    12 mins
  • Stick with Walking | 10-Minute Walk 3 of 4 | 71
    Jun 17 2026

    This is the third walk in my walking series, a guided 10 minute walk to help you stay consistent, even on your busiest days.

    Today we’re chatting about one of the biggest secrets to exercise success:

    Not motivation.

    Not willpower.

    Making it easy enough that you’ll actually do it.

    This is a 10 minute guided walking workout with music and a moderate, refreshing speed. It’s a beginner-friendly, low-impact cardio walk you can do outside, or as an indoor walking workout on your treadmill or walking pad.

    Get moving, clear your head, and build a daily walking routine that actually works… for your life (not some fitness influencer's).

    If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll start walking when life calms down, when the house is clean, when work slows down, or when everyone stops needing things from you… well, lace up your sneakers. This 10 minute walk gets you started right now.

    You get…

    • A beginner-friendly, low-impact walking workout
    • About 10 minutes of movement and around 1200–1300 steps
    • Simple ways to make a daily walking habit easier to stick with
    • A low-pressure cardio walk… no pace targets, no perfection


    And because sometimes I drift, I also talk about…

    • The cozy morning routine that somehow got me exercising at 5:30 a.m. in my pajamas
    • Why the famous 10,000-step goal started as a marketing campaign
    • Breaking up with my heart rate monitor because it was stressing me out
    • Tricking myself into exercising by committing to just five minutes
    • How lost earbuds, missing socks, and social media scrolling can derail your awesomely good intentions


    This walking podcast includes background music, breathing reminders, and a bell at the halfway point.

    If you’re walking for weight loss, stress relief, or just trying to get more daily steps, this 10 minute walk is an easy way to get started.

    Tap Follow so Week 4 is waiting for you in your feed.

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    12 mins
  • Make Walking Less Boring | 10-Minute Walk 2 of 4 | 70
    Jun 10 2026

    10-minute walking workout. This is the second walk in our 4-part walking series, and today we’re making walking less boring.

    This is a brisk, guided walking workout with music and stories to keep your brain busy while you get your steps in. It’s beginner-friendly, low-impact, and gives you a quick cardio boost.

    You can do this walking workout outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

    You get:

    • A quick 10-minute walk with roughly 1,200 steps.
    • Pace changes that help the time go by faster.
    • A low-impact cardio boost.
    • Stories so you’re not staring at the clock.


    And because I have ADHD and tend to drift, I also share stories about:

    • Living with my strict grandmother, Mormor, in a small town in Norway.
    • Building giant snow tunnels and secret rooms in snowbanks.
    • Getting kicked into a pile of bull manure by a small bull.
    • Almost getting trampled by a mama elk after a very questionable decision.


    This walking podcast includes background music, walking cues, and a bell at the halfway point.

    Grab your shoes and let’s get moving.

    Tap Follow so the Week 3 walk is waiting for you in your feed.

    Support the show

    Follow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.

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    12 mins
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