Walk Your Block: 4-Week Starter
The easiest way to start moving for your heart — no gym, no gear, just your neighborhood. Build from short walks to a steady habit over four weeks.
Your progress
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Week 1 — Get going
Aim for 5 days this week. Walk at a pace where you can still talk.
- 10 min
Daily walk
A 10-minute walk — around the block, to the store and back, wherever feels good.
- 2 min
Warm up & cool down
Start slow for a minute, finish slow for a minute. Roll your shoulders.
Week 2 — A little longer
5 days. You should feel slightly warm and breathing a bit harder — but able to talk.
- 15 min
Daily walk
Stretch it to 15 minutes. Or do two 10-minute walks if that's easier.
- 5 min
Add a hill or stairs
Once this week, take a route with a small hill or a flight of stairs.
Week 3 — Pick up the pace
5 days. Try walking a touch faster for short stretches.
- 20 min
Brisk walk
20 minutes, with a few 1-minute faster bursts mixed in.
- 20 min
Walk with someone
Once this week, walk with a friend, neighbor, or your kids.
Week 4 — Make it a habit
5–6 days. You're building something that lasts.
- 30 min
Steady walk
25–30 minutes at a comfortable brisk pace.
- 5 min
Find your routine
Pick a time and route you'll keep doing after this plan ends.
This is education, not medical advice. Heart of the Block helps you learn and make everyday choices — it can’t diagnose, treat, or replace your doctor. Never start, stop, or change any medication based on what you see here. For anything about your health, talk to a licensed healthcare provider.