How to do a 4000 step low impact walking workout at home

Follow a 30 minute walking Zumba session that takes you from a warm up to 4000 steps without any jumping. It suits complete beginners, busy people and anyone who wants joint friendly cardio indoors. You only need floor space, supportive shoes and water, and you can stop or slow down at any point.

4000 Steps Walking Zumba For Weight Loss | Easy Low Impact Beginner Workout (No Jump), by safalfitpro on YouTube. 29 min 37 s.

6 chapters. Tap a step to jump to it.Chapters from the creator
Video length
29 min 37 s
Time to do it
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
7

What you need

Steps

  1. Clear the floor so you can step forward, back and side to side without hitting furniture. Put your water within reach and start your step counter if you use one.

  2. Warm up from 0:00 by marching in place and swinging your arms. Keep the pace easy so your heart rate rises slowly before the steps start counting.

  3. Reach the first 1000 steps at 7:30. Stay at a comfortable walking pace, roll from heel to toe, and keep your knees soft rather than locked.

  4. Hit 2000 steps at 15:00, the halfway point. Keep the same steady rhythm, breathe normally and let your arms move with each step.

  5. Push slightly harder from 21:50 to reach 3000 steps. Drive your arms a little more and lift your knees a touch higher, but keep both feet close to the floor.

  6. Cool down from 26:38 by slowing to a gentle march. Let your breathing settle, then stretch your calves, thighs and arms for a few seconds each.

  7. Finish at 29:00 with 4000 steps done. Note the time and how you felt so you can repeat the session or add a few more steps next time.

Tips and common mistakes

Watch the corner of the screen, which previews the next move so you are never caught off guard.

Keep it low impact by sliding your feet close to the floor instead of lifting them high.

Stop straight away if you feel sharp pain, dizziness or short of breath, and rest or seek advice.

Break the session into two 15 minute halves if 30 minutes feels long at first.

Questions

Do I need shoes for this walking workout?

Yes, supportive trainers are best because you are on your feet for 30 minutes. Socks on a hard floor can slip and put strain on your joints.

Can a complete beginner do this?

Yes. The routine has no jumping and simple walking steps, so you can slow the pace or march instead of stepping whenever you need to.

How many calories does it burn?

That depends on your body weight, pace and effort, so there is no single figure. Use a fitness tracker or step counter if you want a rough estimate.

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