Walk with Me

Michelle Mahoney brings serious credentials to a format that feels anything but serious — she's coached Junior Olympic racewalkers, but Walk with Me sounds like you're out for a stroll with your most encouraging friend. Each episode runs about 35 to 40 minutes and is structured as a complete walking workout you can follow in real time. The variety keeps things fresh: some episodes are beginner-friendly, others push into HIIT walking intervals, and there are treadmill-specific sessions for bad weather days. Michelle also mixes in themed episodes where she'll chat about her European travels or share personal stories while guiding you through the workout, which keeps the format from feeling repetitive across her 54 episodes. Listeners call her a "virtual walking buddy" and praise her friendly, motivating banter — she has that rare ability to push you harder without making you feel nagged. The show aligns with CDC guidelines recommending 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, and Michelle is upfront about making exercise accessible to everyone regardless of fitness level. Her coaching background shows in the way she structures workouts — the pacing cues are clear, the warm-ups are proper, and the cooldowns don't get skipped. With a 4.2-star rating from 23 reviews on Apple Podcasts, she has a solid following of regular walkers who treat her episodes like their gym playlist. If you want actual guided walking workouts rather than just walking-themed conversation, this is one of the few podcasts that delivers structured training sessions you can follow step by step.