We are about 3 weeks into the year and New Years Resolutions are in full force. You may have embarked on a new fitness regimen or just reinvigorated an already established program. Beginning today, I am going to implement a weekly wellness challenge and it’s going to be different every week. The hope for this challenge is that you find a new way to improve your overall wellness.

This week, your wellness challenge is to get 20 minutes of brisk walking in a day. Since it’s pretty cold almost everywhere this time of year, you may have to bundle up if you plan to take your walk outside. If you plan on walking on the treadmill, make sure you find some way to create peace in your surroundings. The gym can be very busy and loud this time of year with the masses working out all at the same general time. Put your headphones in and find a peaceful station to get into your zen zone. I personally really like the app “Insight Timer”. It has thousands of guided meditations, sound baths, and beautiful peaceful music.

Walking at a brisk pace for 20 minutes a day can decrease stress, improve mood, improve sleep, and is basically free therapy. Try getting your 20 minutes a day for the next 7 days and pay special attention to how you feel before and after your walk and at the start and end of the week. Happy walking everyone!