Guided Mindful Walking Meditation

Want to maximize workout satisfaction? Cultivate presence during exercise to observe all aspects of your experience with this walking meditation video.

I love exercising and, as a result, rarely a day goes by that I don’t get moving. But I realize not everyone shares my enthusiasm for two-hour yoga sessions, long outdoor walks, and bootcamp-style workouts. Finding the motivation to do an activity you find unappealing or painful is something few people want to prioritize. That’s why a recent report about exercise enjoyment caught my eye. It turns out, mindfulness may play a key role in maximizing workout satisfaction.

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The study, reported last week in the New York Times, suggests that being present during exercise and observing all aspects of the experience might render a workout more satisfying. The researchers who conducted the study noted that mindfulness helps exercisers “accept negative experiences and view them as less threatening.” I imagine that as the workout experience improves, a person might be more likely to return to the activity again and again. I say that’s worth a shot, if nothing else! To learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your workout, try the walking meditation below. Notice how it helps you tune in to your body’s sensations and the environment; that’s a skill you can apply to other types of workouts as well.

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