Why Walk Fit?
- Suzanne
- 2 days ago
- 6 min read
Walk Fit at Mobilates was introduced to the timetable by Leanne, who trained in the programme and supported participants to get up and running, gradually building their time and step capacity. Suzanne currently leads the class, continuing Leanne’s approach while adapting it for all members.
Walk Fit offers a fun, energising, and inclusive way to improve mobility, fitness, and confidence. While many of our classes are Pilates-based, Walk Fit focuses on marching, stepping, arm movements, and changes of direction — enjoyable movements that directly support everyday functional mobility.
The class is suitable for anyone, regardless of age or health condition. Currently, members from their 30s to 80s all enjoy it together. Sessions are online via Zoom, allowing participants to use their own space safely, with adaptations for seated practice or holding onto chairs, work surfaces, or bed frames. There’s no pressure to keep up — rest and drink breaks are built in, and specific adaptations are available for conditions such as POTS or Addison’s disease.
Sessions are short, achievable, and designed to fit around busy schedules, making it easy to start the day with energy and motivation.
Walk Fit is especially suitable for:
Anyone looking for a low-impact, fun, and energising workout
People wanting to improve mobility, balance, and functional movement
Those who enjoy exercising to music in a group atmosphere
Participants looking for short, achievable sessions that fit into their day
People who want to track and celebrate progress with step counts
This class is more than just exercise — it’s about movement, music, connection, and confidence, helping members start the day energised, motivated, and ready for whatever comes next.
A Bit of Walk Fit History
Walk Fit was created as a low-impact, adaptable programme to make walking-based exercise accessible, fun, and effective for people of all ages and abilities. It combines marching, stepping, arm movements, and changes of direction with rhythmic choreography to improve mobility, balance, coordination, and overall fitness.
Adapting Walk Fit for Mobilates Members
At Mobilates, Walk Fit sessions are designed to be fun, achievable, and fully adaptable:
Online via Zoom — participants can exercise safely in their own space.
Session length — around 25 minutes, including warm-up and cool-down.
Movements — marching, stepping, arm patterns, and changes of direction, with options to do seated or supported exercises using chairs, work surfaces, or bed frames.
Music — energising and motivating, from dance, pop, garage, musicals, or themed playlists like Christmas Walk Fit, generally 120–140 bpm.
Variety — some sessions feature full choreography with multiple steps and directions; others use interval formats, e.g., 90-60-60 or 40-10.
Adaptations — participants can rest whenever needed; drinks breaks are built in, and modifications are offered for conditions such as POTS or Addison’s disease (e.g., keeping arms low or focusing on legs).
Step count — each class ends with a step count, celebrating personal achievements. Members usually reach around 2,000 steps, and everyone’s progress is recognised.
Inclusivity — participants currently range from their 30s to 80s, showing that Walk Fit can work for anyone.
This approach ensures that members can enjoy movement, music, and connection while improving confidence, mobility, and functional fitness.
The Benefits of Walk Fit
Walk Fit supports both physical and mental wellbeing. Participants can expect to:
Improve mobility, coordination, balance, and functional movement
Boost cardiovascular fitness in a low-impact, safe way
Enhance confidence and independence
Enjoy movement in a social, supportive environment
Track and celebrate personal achievements with step counts
Reduce stress and start the day energised and motivated
How to Prepare for Walk Fit
To get the most out of your Walk Fit session:
Make sure you have enough space to march, step, and move safely.
Wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear.
Keep a chair, table, or bed frame nearby if you need extra support.
Have a phone, device or step counter ready if you want to track your steps.
Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and sense of fun!
Walk Fit – Exercises to Get You Started
Here are three simple Walk Fit movements you can try at home. Choose a pace that feels comfortable, rest when you need to, and remember — there is no pressure to keep up.
Marching Sequence with Arm Movements
This simple marching sequence is a great way to ease into the session, improve coordination, and get your body moving.
Begin standing (or seated with feet flat on the floor) and lift your knees one at a time in a marching motion.
Add arm movements:
Press your right arm up toward the sky as you lift your right knee.
Press your left arm up as you lift your left knee.
Press both arms up together as you march in place.
Once confident, march forward for 4 counts, hold for 4, and march back for 4 counts.
Add diagonal marching: step diagonally to the corners of your room, incorporating arm movements.
Continue marching in time with the music, keeping movements controlled and enjoyable.
This sequence improves mobility, balance, coordination, and arm–leg integration while providing a gentle cardiovascular workout.
You can also follow along with our short video demonstration for a visual guide.
Box Step with Arm Options
2. Box Step
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Step forward with the right foot
Step forward with the left foot so your feet are now wider
Step back with the right foot
Step back with the left foot to return to the start position
Repeat this pattern several times, then switch the lead leg so the left leg goes first.
To increase the challenge, add arm movements such as:
clapping hands overhead
reaching arms out to the sides
gently punching forward
You can also follow along with our short video demonstration for a visual guide.
3. Jazz Step
Start facing forward with your feet hip-width apart.
Step forward with the left foot
Bring the right foot forward and cross it over the left
Step back with the left foot
Step back with the right foot to return to hip-width apart
Then switch sides:
Step forward with the right foot
Bring the left foot forward and cross it over
Step back with the right foot
Step back with the left foot
Continue alternating sides at your own pace.
To add an extra challenge, “rainbow” the arm forward, up, and over the body — use the same arm as the leading leg, or both arms together if that feels comfortable.
You can also follow along with our short video demonstration for a visual guide.
Final Thought
Walk Fit is more than a workout — it’s a way to energise your day, improve mobility, and boost confidence while having fun. With marching, stepping, arm movements, and rhythmic sequences set to motivating music, the class supports safe movement, functional fitness, and connection.
At Mobilates, Suzanne currently leads Walk Fit, continuing the programme introduced by Leanne and adapting it for our online community. Whether seated, supported, or following full choreography, the class welcomes everyone, encourages personal progress, and celebrates achievements — from step counts to small gains in balance and coordination.
Whether you want to start your day energised, improve confidence, or simply enjoy movement in a fun, social environment, Walk Fit is for you.
Ready to Try a Class?
Walk Fit is now part of our regular Mobilates timetable, alongside Seated Pilates, , Love to Move, Bed Pilates, and Qigong sessions. Classes are online via Zoom, allowing you to exercise safely from your own space.
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