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When it comes to physical activities to do at home, many trends emerged during the first lockdown of 2020. The famous Walk at Home or walking on the spot is one of them! This practice has won over millions of people around the world for several reasons. In particular, it promises to be effective for losing weight and strengthening muscles. Too good to be true, right? Let's see what it really is!

Walking on the spot: a simple activity accessible to all

Popularized by Leslie Sansone, an American coach whose videos have accumulated more than a billion views on YouTube, the Walk at Home appeals to the public with its simplicity. It does not require any equipment and a few square meters are enough to practice it. The coach offers several sessions on her channel that are suitable for all levels.

Whether you prefer a gentle walk or more dynamic sequences, you will find the training videos you need. As mentioned at the beginning, this activity boomed during the lockdown when gyms were closed. Even today, it remains popular with those looking for a low-impact activity.

What are the benefits of Walk at Home?

According to Mathieu Fafournoux, also a sports coach, walking on the spot is not just a simple routine exercise. Above all, it helps fight against a sedentary lifestyle, which is the cause of many health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and being overweight. In addition to working the heart, it strengthens the leg muscles, abdominal muscles and even the upper limbs if you add arm lifts to the walk.

In fact, it is quite possible to vary the movements with lunges and squats to work other muscle groups and get better results. Another very interesting advantage of Walk at Home is that a 10 to 20 minute session per day is enough to benefit from its benefits. If you can do up to 30 minutes or more, that's even better! Of course, a good diet should also be favored at the same time.

Did you know that when it comes to weight loss and muscle building, the results of walking on the spot and walking outdoors (on a flat surface) are virtually identical? Walking outdoors is certainly better for the mind, but Walk at Home is just as effective for losing weight. So why not give it a try?