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She suggests walking four miles (fewer is fine!)

This trend has become so popular that the hashtag#hotgirlwalk currently has over 340 million views.

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NASM-certified personal trainer with specializations in women’s fitness, pre/postnatal, nutrition, and therapeutic exercise

Its not just for girls, either, but people of any gender.

Contrary to popular understanding, you dont have to completely beat yourself up to get in a good workout.

4 reasons why experts love the hot girl walk

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Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

It benefits your brain and your body

Walking can improve both your mental and physical health in various facets.

As far as mental health goes, getting outside for your walk is best, if possible.

And adding in the goal-setting/gratefulness/accomplishment-brainstorming can help you plan and achieve your goals, she adds.

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Scientifically speaking,walking produces feel-good chemicalsin your brain.

This is a natural painkiller.

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But the idea of just walking outside, listening to good music?

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

Its a little easier to get on board with thatand Trotta agrees.

This, she explains, tends to promote consistency.

Shorter walks still serve you well.

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

I recommend that my own clients take a stab at walk for 30 minutes a day, Trotta says.

(Side note:These stretches can help if youre feeling body aches from extra exercise.)

Youre also free to do or think about whatever you wish during that period.

The key is that you find it enjoyable and it makes you want to walk more often!

Groh also believes in walking daily, if possible, to help create the habit and reap the benefits.

But remember, theres nothing wrong with taking baby steps to get there.

Shes seen improvement in her own life from going on hot girl walks.

I dont just talk the talk, I walk the walk.

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