i walked for 30 MINUTES everyday for 30 DAYS *the key to health???* 

I’m disabled just watching out of curiosity and was NOT ready for the section where you not only mentioned wheelchair users but also included us in the challenge. It was really encouraging and just a lovely addition to the video. Not to be dramatic but this stuff makes a world of difference for me 💜

The fact that you work 12 hour shifts while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle is just really inspiring. If you have time, then I definitely do

Love this. I too have been doing about 40 min walks on my lunch break i get 1 hr so i have time to eat and get outside. I started this back at the end of jan. I was at 198lbs and now its may and im down to 170 just by walking and changing a bit of my diet. I started this for my mental health and also because my coworkers seem to only gossip during lunch. Peace of mind and body. I wish everyone success on the health journeys

Instead of looking at walking like a workout or chore, I like to see it as a way to relax and de-stress. It improves my mental health and helps me cope/ manage stress A LOT better. Being outside is also a boost to my mood. When it’s cold (I’m in Canada lol), I break the 30 minutes into 2-3 shorter walks throughout the day

Another great video! Can I just say how much I love that you incorporated an exercise for those not able to take walks? That was an incredibly thoughtful addition!

Thanks for being inclusive of bodies with different abilities. I always take a 20 min walk during my lunch break and it's so mentally and physically refreshing. I am now feeling inspired to walk after work too. I could use an energy burst!

I got tired of HIIT workouts so I just started taking my dog for longer walks around the neighborhood and it’s been a game changer to my health!

I have been walking 3 miles every morning the last few months and I have lost so many inches off my body. It's easy and sustainable for me. I'd love to squeeze in 2 hours a day of walking eventually. It clears the mind, the skin, the body. It's wonderful.

The inclusivity you brought to this video opened my mind. Most people would click on this video just to see the benefits of walking everyday, but you brought awareness to people who don’t have that option. Hats off to you ☺️

I just came across your channel. It's so nice to see a RU-vidr that actually has a job and a job that's 12 hour shifts. I feel like most fitness people on here only just do RU-vid and act like we have all this time in the day to workout. Thanks! It's definitely refreshing to see someone that has a "normal" life trying to fit in a workout like the rest of us. 👏🏽

I’m currently doing this challenge. It’s been 10 days and I wake up looking forward to it. Who would have thought.. it’s just walking, but it’s been so positive to my life. I’ve also found there are time where I’m walking and I just have random urges to run. I feel like my body really really needed this!!

As someone who also works in healthcare, this just called me out because I’m very quick to make the excuse that I’m tired or just got off a 12hr shift haha. Thank you for posting this! Super realistic!

Bless you, for thinking about others. I have MS so trying to take a walk on a weekly basis and 5 mins of cardio (all I can do) is a struggle but this is motivating.

I've been incorporating 30 minute walks at work during my lunch time. Mentally, it does WONDERS for me and it's so easy to incorporate in my day. It just feels so good and anytime I don't get to walk, I'm not as happy lol

OMG! How amazing is this girl! I came for some walking motivation but subscribed within minutes! Heart of gold and I wish so many more people had her soul. Chronic illness suffer here and weight gain is very common when you can’t do what you use to anymore. I’m not in a wheelchair but this was so inspiring for me. Thank you for sharing and for your understanding to other struggles we can all have.

I cannot say how grateful I am that you mentioned people who may not be capable of walking for 30 mins a day and that you offered suggestions (and tried it!) for ways to still get exercise in. I have struggled with POTS, getting winded and light headed while exercising, not being able to stand for long periods of time, and that has contributed to a major decline in my health, which then turns into a decline in working out further declining my health. It’s a vicious cycle that I’m trying to get out of, but working out has been so daunting for the last few years. You just put a new spin on how I can actually accomplish getting healthier and more active. Thank you for considering people of all capabilities and how to apply this to each individual’s life and situation.

I love how inclusive you are. Including a workout for people who may be suffering from a disability and ALSO acknowledging there are days you should rest for your body/mental health and not pushing toxic workout standards is so refreshing and I am so glad this video was suggested on my feed ❤

Thank you for this. ThNk you for the inclusivity. I got into a bad car accident and I can't tell you how envious I am of people who just exercise freely without limitations. You are what the internet needs. You are a beam of light. Thank you for being an advocate for people who see movement differently. ♥️

I’m a year late but I’m doing a 10k steps a day challenge and what you’ve said about the improvement to your mood is spot on. My anxiety is better, I’m so much more engergised, honestly, I literally will now do anything to get steps in. It takes a whole lot longer than 30 minutes, but I saw somewhere that if you do 10K steps per day, it’s as good for toning and weight loss as 1 hour in the gym which i hate so I’m fully embracing this walking lark.

Walking for 30 minutes in the sunshine every day is my reward for working out first. I don't think of it as my exercise. I love the sun, trees, birds, friendly neighbors waving. It's glorious. I miss it when the weather's too bad to go. In the summer, I sometimes get one in the morning and another later. I'm 53, and I'm so grateful I GET to exercise. I loved your seated workout and reminder that there are so many people who wish they could just take a simple walk in the sun every day. I am truly blessed and grateful.

I just randomly clicked this video while cleaning & I am officially a new subscriber. You have such a genuine energy about you & you can tell that your work is important to you. Someone close to me is in rehabilitation from an accident and almost every physical therapist I’ve met working with them shares this super intuitive, empathetic energy. It’s such great work and it’s great to see a field that experiences a lot of heartache be filled with positive and caring people such as yourself !

The inclusion in this video nearly had me in tears with gratitude! Well done. I’m on day 22 of walking a mile a day for 100 days and love videos like this to keep me pumped. I watch while I walk!

I just started my walking journey 3 days ago and came across your video. I’m physically able to do so many things, and since I started this journey I’m finding so many things I’m grateful for and I realize not many have the ability to be physically active. I’m really glad you included and did a workout for those who have a disability. You’re so sweet and inspiring for that! God bless you, you gained a new subscriber 🩷

I seriously needed this boost, as a PT, I have been slowly getting burnt out with the state of our medical system and appreciate your perspective and solidarity as another hospital worker! ❤

As another healthcare worker, this was really inspiring to hear that you walked after a 12! I loved that you included the info on wheelchair/seated workouts because I will definitely use that as a pump up on lazy days. Thank you so much 😊

I'm a nurse. Thank you for doing this challenge and inspiring me to move around after a 12hr shift. I'm going to take this as a sign... because I've been thinking about walking due to a shoulder injury.

I LOVE how you are being inclusive of all humans!!! I came here thinking it would be same old video but you pulled me in when you stopped to remind anyone watching how it is not possible for everyone!!!

This is my first video of yours i saw it pop up on my recommendations and instantly subscribed !! i love how thoughtful you are in including a work out for those who cannot due to limitations! keep up the great videos💖

As someone who was non weight bearing for 4 months because of a tibial plateau fracture--seated dancing in my room to my favorite songs was a lifesaver. I’ve never been more embarrassed of myself lol but I was desperate for any movement at all. It was sooooo helpful for my mental health during recovery!!

Love how real you are! I’ve been on a health journey for almost two years and I’m always looking for a new challenge too! Thank you for motivating me!

This was such a great video and I especially loved how you talked about people who aren’t able to walk for various reasons and chose to do something just for them. How sweet and encouraging that was. Definitely making me want to do a 30min/30day walking challenge! And I just might. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

Ahh, I’m in the midst of a Crohn’s disease flare up and I haven’t walked more than a few meters in about a month. Thank you so much for acknowledging those with illness in this video. That part really got me emotional and it’s so appreciated from so many people. I can’t wait till I’m a bit better to try this! New sub :)

Love this video!! I am a girl on wheels and I'm totally into fitness. I love Pilates and lifting weights. I can move my legs a little bit, so for cardio I like to cycling on the Ergometer and on step on the step machine. I also recently started the 12-3 - 30 challenge on my own terms. I can walk a little bit but only with assistance and for longer distances I need a wheelchair, because my legs are too weak. I have a spastic in diplegia which was discovered when I was 1,5 years old. Thank you so much for talking about people with disabilities and thank you so much for introducing Ella to us, she's really awesome 😍💪

Thanks for sharing your experience! I just started doing a daily 30 minute walk this week and it’s amazing how much more energy I have. My mood and sleep quality have improved too. I started doing it for weight loss, but the other benefits are amazing. I have an auto immune disease and fatigue is a real thing, plus the constant brain fog because of all my medication’s/chemo. I’m definitely sticking with this! Also I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the work you do in physical therapy. I had brain cancer eight years ago and had to undergo a massive craniotomy, followed by chemo and radiation. I couldn’t walk for a while, and I will never forget the physical therapists who came in and took me on my first walk out of the hospital bed with the belt around my waist. They were so encouraging and made me want to try harder and I did it on the first try. You’re doing good work. God bless you!

I just started doing this and I’ve been combining a few of your past challenges and I’m also been eating more vegatarian meals . I find you so inspiring. So thank you for all your honest videos and health challenges . I have rewatched a few of your videos a few times . I also walk fir two blocks four days a a weeks for a few months now but I know that not enough abs I should walk outside of work too . And it’s true . Excercise and eating healthy and getting really good rest really helps . I know I feel the best and most stable I ever been . So thank you inspiring me and being inspiring to everyone else .

Loved this & needed this💙 I’m 60 & trying to get motivated after this darn pandemic 😷 Thank you so much for a video that makes it sound doable💙 I’m up for the challenge!!!

I started walking daily on my treadmill (or outside if it isn't sweltering lol) to lose weight, but I suffer from pcos so it's a little bit difficult. However, even though the scale is going down verrrrrrrrry slowly, just getting in that 20 mins of walking makes me feel so much better. It's the weirdest thing. It's almost like I can breathe better, I can move better and even sometimes sleep better. I am so so so so grateful for my body. I also just want to say I love that you added in the segment for others who may not be able to move much or walk. That was really thoughtful of you!

Thanks for the tip on Ella: I care for a 34 year old son who was handicapped from an aneurysm. He has no volitional mobility. We do range 4x a day and have him stand daily and put his feet on a power plate but we are always looking for ways to move his body. He was formerly an athlete than never stopped moving! Love the results of your challenge. Our challenge is taking care of our bodies so we can continue to care for him. It's not easy to even find 30 min. a day to walk during our 18 hours of care.

Thank you for the wheelchair section!! I have chronic pain and sometimes walking is just not possible. (At the gym I will row or bike... I'm able to do seated workouts) But the days when getting out is too much... This is incredible and thoughtful. You are dang adorable! 🌻

As a disabled person with mobility issues, THANK YOU. Your words made me want to cry. I try so hard to be active and maintain fitness and wellbeing, but I don't know how to reach these goals as the world is tailored for non-disabled people and I often feel forgotten about. Love you for this 💓

Gotta love being able to recognise a book you’re reading, I’ve been adding walking into my routine (30-60 minutes) and I always have so much more energy and motivation afterwards

That was a very beautiful thing you did by including people who don’t have the ability to walk. Never seen someone do shout out like that. Amazing job!!!

Thank you for pointing out that just "going for a walk" is not something that is easy for everyone. My 18yo has autism and intellectual delays. He needs exercise, but we can't just send him out for a walk on his own. My husband has joined our rec center with him and they work out together. It has been so good for both of them. Anyway...you have motivates me to get myself out there. ❤️

I just found this video as I am contemplating my goals for the new year. I have decided to complete a 30 day walking challenge beginning on January 1st after seeing how you felt at the end of your challenge. Thanks for sharing and motivating!

I love that you found a way of making the challenge more inclusive!!! It made the video so much more interesting! And I'm up to go out for a walk now!!

I generally don’t comment on RU-vid videos, but there’s so much positive energy emanating from this kind, warm woman, I feel like telling her that she is surreal.

I’m not disabled, but my mom has had mobility issues most of my life. I was already really enjoying this video and feeling inspired to walk (once my damned sprained ankle heals!) but when I got to the portion where you spoke on the privilege of being able bodied I could have cried - it’s not often enough you see someone speak on that. And then on top of that you included a workout that was inclusive of people who can’t do the daily walks! That was so amazing and I just want to thank you for doing it, and for reminding me to always be conscious of thinking of people who move through the world differently than I do.

Just dropping by to say how you have such good energy! It’s authentic & relatable which is refreshing nowadays 💕

I have 7 children and run a very busy household. I drop the kids off to there various schools and leave my car at my sons Preschool. I walk for 30 minutes then drive home again. I haven’t the time for the gym or classes and I have found just a 30 minute fast walk every morning has really helped my weight and is great for my mental health. Walking is free !!!! And I love it. ❤

Absolutely love this video and your thoughtfulness & inclusiveness

Walks are the best! I've found that walking in nature and walking with no music/podcasts/etc have been game-changers!!

THANK YOU! My brother died from cancer right as we were all going into lockdown in 2020. Between grief and the pandemic, exercising was more than I could deal with mentally. I had zero ambition/motivation and to give you some perspective, I worked out 5 days a week prior to this with cardio, Pilates and strength training. So it is so different for me not to exercise. I’m slowly getting back in to it. To compound it all, I have autoimmune arthritis in my feet, right hip and hand. The hip pain makes it difficult to walk for more than a mile or so but I’ve been trying to stick with it. Hearing how you have lost so much around your waist and thighs is such a huge motivator!! Thank you, you really have helped give me a push to try it for a month EVERY day, not just a few days a week, to really get myself back on track. 💙💙💙

I just want to say thank you so much for including a section for people who may not be physically able to walk daily. I work as an occupational therapist in a cancer hospital so I am so happy to see resources out there for people who need adaptations in their workout. I’m definitely going to try this challenge because I could use a boost this November!

I wasn't expecting that you mentioned workouts for people who are in a wheelchair, I have a sister that suffered a cerebral accident and I saw her the other day searching out for some workouts to do at home but they were all for people who is not disabled. Thank you so much for what you said and the channel recommendation, I'll be definitely trying those workouts with her🥰💞

It’s day 14 of resetting my sleep schedule and walking an hour a day and I can agree that it makes you feel amazing!! Even if I’m tired today, I still walked and it made me feel so much better.

You are so awesome!! I love watching your content. A genuine soul 💗 gratitude is an amazing practice and I love that you did the wheelchair arm workout 💗 great video, Kayla!

Durring quarintine I adopted a dog and started walking regularly. We walk around 2 miles a day in total, but at one point it was double that! I just pop on a podcast, audio book or music and enjoy some quality time with my doggo :) The main thing I noticed was my mental health and general endurance improved so much!

I just found this channel and just the way your attitude is towards exercise and these challenges is so so amazing, it makes me smile and I love this, thank you ❤️

I'm so glad to have found someone who also works 12 hours. This gives me great encouragement and a strategy to use as well

I can't handle every day but you've motivated me to walk for 20 or 30 mins 3 x a week now :) I'm gonna try it! I'm disabled but definitely not taking care of myself enough.

Just want to add to all these comments, thank you for mentioning differently abled people. With arthritis, I often have to use a cane and knee straps, but the more you walk, the more strength you build up. It's taken me a year to build up to being able to walk 5 miles regularly and 10 miles, or even more, once a week. A year ago I was taking 6 to 8 ibuprofen a day, now it's zero. Not worrying about your speed is key!

Just stumbled on your video, and can I just say how cool and thoughtful you are? Loved this video as a whole and especially loved the disabled-body inclusivity portion. Definitely had to subscribe after that. Keep up the amazing work ☺️

As someone who is in school for OT, watching you incorporate a workout centered around the disabled community was amazing. It warmed my heart and its SO important to always consider how we can get that community not only moving but involved in fun activities they enjoy.

I’ve been in a shlump of bad moods and somewhat of a depression even after completing my first 6 week challenge on the Alive app. I know what you mean about the energy boost & just feeling great overall. It’s been about a month since I stopped that. Watching this video helped me realize that I don’t have to go all out just to get an energy/mood boost. That something as simple as a 30 min walk will do the trick. I think this is exactly what I needed to watch today. Because I am motivated to just walk. Thank you for this. I’ll check back in again in 30 days ❤️

I started walking a minimum of 3 miles per day since 06/15. Walking is so amazing and helps me de-stress. I’ve also lost 24lbs solely on walking + healthy eating.

I am a CNA in a hospital and just want you to know I appreciate you and others in your field of work I work alongside PT and OT and I just think you guys are wonderful and I can’t tell you enough how much I do appreciate you thank you so much and I love your videos you’re very encouraging keep up the good work

Wow I am welling up at this video. I have pretty intense depression and had a family member in a wheelchair and I did not expect you to be inclusive of so many communities on here. Amazing video. Totally subscribing and going to binge your other videos now!!

Hey Kayla, thankyou so much for this!! Much needed this for my motivation. I’m just starting my daily 30 mins walking and istg it’s the best feeling ever. Walking as my stress reliever my energy and mood booster❤❤❤❤

My brother was paralyzed from a sky diving accident and he passed away last year. I’m not sure why your video came up on my feed but I’m really glad it did. The fact that you thought to include people who can’t walk was incredible and definitely made me think of him. I go for walks to not only exercise because I am so fortunate to be able to do it but also to feel closer to my brother ❤

I'm a big fan of walking. I use the treadmill at the YMCA and set it to 2.1 mph. Slow, but I'm elderly - ha. Have dropped weight, but how I feel after I'm done is the bonus. Good luck to anyone starting a health plan.

So happy you posted this because I’m going to do this challenge. Tomorrow is my first day of not drinking for a month. I’m also a smoker and am hoping this will help me quit because I’ll only want to feel better and better. So, thank you for posting this at the absolutely perfect time…it has made me even more excited to start my personal journey to better health😊

These comments are so inspiring👏🏻👏🏻 I totally want to start walking during my lunch break now! Thank you for creating this❤

Thank you so much for this I really needed it. I am so grateful for this challenge. I actually worked out and I felt overwhelming happy and thankful. So thank you and I appreciate what you do.

So awesome! This video randomly popped into my feed…thank you for sharing! I’m definitely going to do this challenge. I used to walk everyday and felt so much better.

Walking is great! Recently I learned to appreciate it way more than I ever did before. I used to be very lazy not working out at all. Then during the pandemic I got motivated and started working out 6 days a week. Unfortunately I was doing things incorrectly and caused herniated discs in my upper and lower spine... It started with mild pain which I totally ignored and just kept going. Then it turned into a world of pain. There was a point where I wasn't able to get up and walk normally. Let me tell you... no matter how lazy or unmotivated you feel to work out and move, when you're faced with being unable to do the most basic thing as walking it hits you hard. For me, it added crippling depression on top of the excruciating pain. As cheesy as it sounds, I realized how precious it is to be able to walk. Now I'm better and able to walk normally again. I still feel some level of pain but I guess that's how it's going to be from now on. I never thought I'd say this, but I also miss working out. But gotta take it easy.

It is incredibly refreshing for someone doing a fitness/health challenge to actually include disabled people in the conversation and add in an alternative exercise.

I love the alternative workouts you suggest! thank you sooo much!

thank you for including those of us who're disabled. some may laugh, but i walk in my apartment every day for 1/2 to 1 hour. i'm not stable enough to go out too much, so this has really worked well for me. while i'm walking, i can do some good thinking, listen to audible, watch youtube, whatever. i'm so thankful that i can still get some exercise. i'll be looking out for more of your videos, as well as checking out the woman that you mentioned. thanks for such a great video!

This is fantastic! Thinking of a similar trial, and you really inspired me. Nice job Kayla!

I’m starting my daily walking soon and ordered a treadmill and this video really has pushed me to really lock in with this! I’m so excited to start, and it’s like you mentioned how 30 minutes a day is such a small amount of time. It can absolutely get done! Thank you for the motivation

I’m a nurse and work 12 hr shifts. So this is inspiring to challenge myself and not be lazy. Health is wealth! Thank you for what you do too! We need our PTs! 🙏🏽❤️

I LOVE that you took a day to do something other than walking to motivate wheelchair users/those who are unable to walk. You are a sweet soul

Hello Kayla, thank you for doing this challenge because it's so inspiring how a small consistent change can actually transform your life! I wanna do the same challenge like you! :)

Absolutely love this, you go girly! I work with kids and adults with autism ❤ you’re simply refreshing 🎉

Loved this one so much! I’m going to start this challenge! Thanks for sharing!

You totally motivated me, thank you!! I am currently pregnant, so my workouts are limited. I was doing a 2-3 mile walk almost everyday and just kinda got out of that habit. Now I’m motivated to do it again, and I’m sure my dog will appreciate it lol.

Loved this video! I also loved that you made sure to be inclusive with the workouts! I’ve been going on daily “hot girl” walks. Nothing crazy just like 20-30 mins a day, but I can tell I feel better mentally. I’m about to order a treadmill so I can use it while I’m on my laptop since I work from home and I’m on a laptop a good majority of the day.

Health! Inches lost! Heart health! Ditch the number on the scale as the measure of progress. Love the talk on mindset. Make time for health daily or you’ll have to make time for your health in doctors visits total life overall. Love this video!

I am having goosebumps. I have cerebral palsy and limited mobility. But I have been slowly walking, or trying to. And just in a week, the difference in functionality and gaining more energy and muscle strength in my weaker side. Love this so much ❤️ 💗 💖

I’m a DPT student and really appreciate the part where you talk about cardio for disabled people! it’s not talked about enough

This video was definitely inspiring. I really never thought about doing exercises sitting down even if you are able bodied. I think I often times get in such a mental rut about having to leave my couch or house. But it just goes to show even just a 30 minute work out is totally doable.

I really really appreciate you considering the disabled community. I walk with a cane and walking is very hard for me, but I find that I can cycle quite well so I do that instead. When you discussed that, it was an instant subscribe for me

Very motivating Kayla, thank you!

Thank you for posting this! This is exactly what I needed! For your next challenge maybe amp it up and do the 3mph for 30min at 12 incline for 30 days!

Thankyou for talking about people with disabilities. I found this video looking for inspiration today for information about walking. My mother was in a nursing home in a wheelchair and I used to do exercises to help her. I was thinking about this while walking today. Thankyou for providing this information. Xx

Okay RU-vid suggested your video to me and it made me laugh because I ordered a new tire for my sons stroller and walking shoes so I could start walking everyday. I am extremely thankful for your video and also the section you put in on how to get movement in your day when you don’t even feel like getting out of bed. I paused the video and sent it right away to my little sister who is dealing with some issues right now because I know this will help her. Thank you so much! Definitely going to try this 30 day challenge! 🤍

I love this vid!! Definitely will do this challenge! Great motivation

Thank you so much for the insight on fitness for wheelchair users! My son is in a wheelchair and this is something I’ve been wondering about

Walking is hands down the best exercise for steady, sustainable weight loss and long term fitness

I love that you demonstrated the alternative workout with Ella!