Walking for a minute may be the next form of exercise

A woman has gone viral after sharing her secret to a workout that doesn’t feel like exercise: walking in beats per minute (BPM).

Erin Azar, who goes by Miss Space Cadet on social media, volunteered to walk, jog and run to the tempo of specially selected songs.

“I always listen to music when I walk or run,” Azar said Newsweek. “I thought it was unusual that music gave me real physical strength.

“But now I’m like, there’s no way—a lot of other people must feel the same way. If this gives me physical strength, and sometimes it makes me run faster, or just what It motivates me to run or walk; I’m sure it can help other people.”

Personal trainer Sarah Pelc Graca, of Strong and Sarah, said Newsweek that he liked the idea of ​​BPM exercise, where walking, running, cycling or running was done for a certain period of time.

He described it as “an amazing workout concept that can add structure and motivation to your workout routine, especially if you’re a music-driven person.”

In his video, Azar shares a playlist for a 30-minute workout, starting with a 120bpm song, followed by a 130bpm song—a brisk walk.

Then he gradually speeds up, to 131bpm, then 133bpm, and 145bpm—which he describes as “not cool.”

There’s a 174bpm track next, about three minutes into the “cutesy run,” before it drops to 150bpm and finally drops to a cool 124bpm.

“I feel like, a lot of times, people really struggle to find exercise or a type of exercise that’s fun for them,” Azar said. “For me, when I walk or run BPM, it doesn’t feel like I’m exercising, because I don’t think about speed.

“Music tells me how fast my legs should go. I also enjoy music, so it gives me energy, it improves my mood, and it’s like a built-in workout that you don’t have to think about.” . almost.”

Azar says he’s currently working on a one-hour list for a long BPM workout.

She started writing on social media four years ago, when she had three young children and struggled to find time to move.

Azar started running one mile a day. Then he started filming it, posted it on TikTok, followed by Instagram – and after one month, he decided to train for a marathon.

“I was writing about the dark side of running, how hard it is, and putting humor in it because, for me, if I’m not laughing, I’m crying,” Azar said. “Those videos went viral very quickly.

“All the comments, which I thought were going to make fun of me because I’m a frumpy mom in my 30s, were actually like, ‘oh, why don’t other runners show up? This is me running!

Azar now makes a variety of fitness and sports content, mostly for people who aren’t familiar with this world.

He said the BPM workout is perfect for injured runners who need to get outside for some easy movement without over-injuring themselves, or anyone looking for an extra boost of energy during the day.

“It’s perfect for that daytime slump,” Azar said. “It usually hits like, two or three o’clock in the evening and this is something I can do quickly before the kids get off the bus, and I feel better when they get off the bus. It’s great.”

Pelc Graca said: “Matching your steps to the rhythm of the song can make walking sound more logical and effortless.” He recommended 170 to 180bpm for a good running rhythm.

Pelc Graca added that listening to different songs at different BPM could allow people to easily try interval training – “good for improving cardiovascular health and endurance” – to build up ​fast tracks for energy and slow recovery.

He said that incorporating music into exercise is a “popular motivator” that can make exercise “fun and engaging” and help people get through difficult mental and physical periods.

Pelc Graca suggested choosing or creating a playlist that suits your fitness level, listening to your body above the music, don’t push yourself if it doesn’t feel natural, and focus on form over tempo to avoid injury.

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