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The WalkActive Method is more than just a way to walk—it’s a way to live

“We help people of all ages rediscover their love for exercise by transforming simple, everyday walks into powerful tools for improving both physical fitness and mental wellbeing.”

The WalkActive Method is more than just a way to walk—it’s a way to live

After transforming thousands of lives in the UK, we’re delighted to bring WalkActive to the US!

We help people of all ages rediscover their love for exercise by transforming simple, everyday walks into powerful tools for improving both physical fitness and mental well-being.

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What Is WalkActive?

WalkActive is a scientifically designed walking method developed by Joanna Hall to help people walk better and feel better.

By transforming your walking habits, you can experience profound improvements in your physical fitness, mental health, and overall quality of life.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your daily exercise routine or simply want to enjoy walking again without the aches and pains that stopped you before, The WalkActive Method provides a transformative, enjoyable, and scientifically backed solution that you can carry with you for life.

Featured In:

  • Walk Active in The Daily Telegraph
  • Walk Active in the Daily Mail
  • Walk Active in the Guardian
  • WalkActive in Waitrose Weekend
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Why The WalkActive Method?

The WalkActive Method is a series of easy-to-follow, scientifically proven techniques designed to transform your health and fitness at any age. By mastering The WalkActive Method and integrating it into your daily life, you can expect to experience lasting changes in how you move, improving your posture, strength, and endurance.

Walk yourself fitter

Elevate your fitness level with each step you take by embracing a walking method that’s scientifically designed to strengthen your body, improve your endurance, and make exercise feel effortless and enjoyable.

Walk yourself healthier

Transform your health from the ground up by incorporating a proven walking technique that not only enhances your physical well-being but also promotes long-term vitality and resilience in a way that’s easy to sustain.

Walk yourself happier

Nurture your mental and emotional well-being with a walking practice that’s grounded in science, helping you to reduce stress, lift your mood, and find joy in the simple act of moving your body with purpose.

Scientifically Proven to... Improve posture, Improve joint health, Reduce body fat, Improve heart health, Increase walking speed, Improve mental wellbeing, and Strengthen muscles

Who is Joanna Hall?

“Joanna’s approach is potentially life-changing and brings dramatic sustainable results.”

The Telegraph

With over twenty-five years’ experience in the global fitness industry, Joanna Hall is an internationally acclaimed walking, fitness and wellbeing expert. As creator & founder of WalkActive – The Effective Walking System, she is an experienced media presenter and published author of 14 books translated into 5 languages.

With Honours & Masters degrees in Sports Science from Loughborough University, a Sports Medicine Intern from Virginia Mason Sports Medicine Clinic Seattle and International Presenter, Joanna brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the design, delivery and engagement of audiences all over the world.

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★★★★★

NOW WALKING PAIN FREE DESPITE MY ARTHRITIS

“I can’t speak highly enough about Joanna Hall’s Walk Active Program. As a long time athlete and physical educator, I have incurred significant arthritis in my knee. Last year when the pandemic hit however, it seemed my knee hit the expiration date.

Searching for relief on the internet I found Joanna and Walk Active, and promptly signed up. What a blessing! The technique, knowledge and enthusiasm I received made a significant difference – so much so that I’m now walking pain free.

The biggest change has been to my posture. The lift I learned in the program corrected the poor mechanics I had fallen into as a result of my pain and discouragement. If you are considering signing up for Walk Active I would say “don’t delay”! It has helped to improve the quality of my life in so many ways and I’m certain it can do the same for you. Much gratitude Joanna!”

Nancy Norkiewicz, USA

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CAN’T STOP RAVING ABOUT THE BENEFITS

“I came in to Get Started with WalkActive as a regular walker of distances between 5 and 25km, so I was naturally slightly sceptical as to the benefits it could offer me, but WOW how wrong could I have been!

After day 1 of the course, I was seeing slight differences in pace and form, by Day 4 I had managed to improve my posture not just whilst walking but when sitting as well, increased my stride length, improved my pronation, and taken over 30 seconds per km off of my overall pace without really trying. By day 7 the 30 seconds has increased to a maintainable minute plus per km quicker over a 5-10km walk.

Overall the GSWA course has been amazing, I cant stop talking raving about the benefits, and its quite amazing that I now find myself analysing the way friends are walking and wanting to offer advice to improve their experience too. Can’t wait for Joanna to roll out the advanced courses.“

Derek Marsh, UK

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ENJOY RUNNING FOR FITNESS BUT MY BODY DOESN’T!

“I have always led an active lifestyle however after having children, with a few old sporting injuries and with a niggling back problem from years of nursing I was finding that although I still enjoyed running for fitness my body really didn’t!

I enrolled on Get Started with WalkActive following a recommendation from a friend and have been delighted with the benefits I have seen. The techniques Joanna teaches have revolutionised the way I walk (prior to WalkActive – I really didn’t think that there was much to change!), and have really elicited results.

Not only do I feel cardiovascularly fitter, I am working different muscle groups and my core strength is improving without the impact upon my back and joints. The programme is well thought out and I would highly recommend it. The ability to engage with the WalkActive community & the additional Live Coaching support and tutorials are an added bonus.“

Sally Lowe, UK

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