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30 Min Walking Workout for Cardio & Strength: 30 Sec Intervals

30 Min Walking Workout for Cardio & Strength: 30 Sec Intervals

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Duration
30 min
Level
Beginner
Body Focus
Full Body
Est. Calories
~123 kcal

A 30-minute low-impact walking workout alternating 30 seconds of walking with 30 seconds of cardio, with optional light weights.

After a quick warm-up, this walking workout alternates 30 seconds of walking pace with 30 seconds of a cardio exercise. There are 12 exercises, repeated for a second set, before a quick cool down. Optional light hand or wrist weights tone the arms; the instructor wears 1-pound wrist weights and advises no more than 2 or 3 pounds. The video runs about 31 minutes.

Who Is It For?

Seniors and beginners who want a low-impact cardio session they can do at home, with optional light weights for the arms.

Who Is It Not For?

Not ideal if you want a high-intensity or heavy strength workout; this is a gentle, low-impact interval format.

Key Benefits

Raises your heart rate and steps in a joint-friendly way, and optional light weights add gentle arm toning.

Things to Keep in Mind

Keep any weights light (no more than 2 or 3 pounds), wear supportive shoes and check with your doctor if you have heart, balance or joint concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration
30 min
Equipment
No Equipment
Est. Calories
~123 kcal

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ImpactLow Impact
Quiet levelQuiet
Floor workNo
Instruction clarity93/100

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