Read my honest review of the latest TikTok fitness trend.
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| | | | | If you liked the 12-3-30 workout, you'll love the 6-6-6 challenge. Like its predecessor, the 6-6-6 challenge is a walking workout. It involves warming up for 6 minutes, walking for 60 minutes, and cooling down for 6 minutes at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. That's a lot of 6s! | | The 6-6-6 challenge is done at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. to ensure you can reap the benefits of the workout before your day gets packed — and there are a lot of benefits. I decided to try this workout for 1 week, and I have some thoughts. If you're interested in trying this challenge or reading my honest opinion on how it went, keep scrolling for more. | | | | | | | Walk on,
Sarah Choi,
Associate Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Sarah Choi
February 26, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | I tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge, and this is what I took away from it | | Walking is a versatile exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can be done almost anywhere, it's free, and it has the potential to affect everything from strengthening your heart to boosting creativity. | | One of the best things about the 6-6-6 walking challenge is that you don't have to do it for hours on end to notice a difference. For 1 week, I walked for 1 hour every day at 6 p.m., and I noticed that my well-being improved in a few ways. | | One big benefit was a significant boost in my mood. Part of the reason I felt this mood boost was that it served as a buffer between work and my evening routine. I could decompress by watching a show I was interested in and take some time for myself overall. (I used a walking pad in my home, so please don't watch a show while walking on the street.) I also noticed that I had higher energy levels throughout the week. | | Here's a list of my tips for making the 6-6-6 challenge work for you: | - Be realistic about the time: If you struggle with getting up early in the morning, you probably won't engage in the challenge if you choose 6 a.m. On the other hand, if you know you don't want to do anything when your day is over, you shouldn't pick 6 p.m.
- Habit stack: Research has found that pairing habits together can help you adhere to them. I did this by picking a show to watch only while walking. You can do this however you see fit. Maybe it's watching a show, listening to a podcast or audiobook, or meditating.
- Have a buddy: A friend, partner, or family member can hold you accountable. And walking together is more fun! You can take this time to catch up and bond.
I found that the 6-6-6 challenge was easy to integrate into my schedule and a habit that I could keep up. But if you're new to exercise — or just don't have a full hour all to yourself every day — you do not have to complete the entire 60 minutes all at once. You can start out with 30 minutes, or however much time you can complete, and work your way up from there. You can also split up this time into several chunks throughout the day. | | Remember: Any amount of exercise is better than none! | | | | | | | | | | Walk this way | | | | | | |  | | Yemsd Walking Pad Treadmill | | Whether you're taking on the 6-6-6 challenge or just want to incorporate a little movement into your workday, this walking pad treadmill is the perfect addition to a standing desk. This is the one that I have and love! You can adjust the speed with a remote, and the digital display updates you on the distance, time, and calories burned on your walk. When you're done walking, you can easily store it away under your desk or stand it up against a wall in a closet. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | |
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