Everything to Know About the Hot-Girl Walk Trend

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Tap ahead to discover the benefits and tips for taking a "hot-girl walk", from therapists, trainers, and the originator of the trend, Mia Lind.

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This now-famous version of a moving meditation originated with University of Southern California student Mia Lind, who was searching for "a type of exercise that I didn't dread," she tells POPSUGAR.

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All you have to do is throw on your favorite walking shoes, hop on the treadmill or a safe path outdoors, put on your go-to playlist, and think about whatever you want while you walk for four miles, according to Lind.

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For the record, hot-girl walks are not exclusive to those who identify as a "girl" — they're for anyone of any gender identity who wants to walk with purpose and manifest their dreams.

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Hot-girl walks "give people a time to focus inward on their goals, values, and the person they want to be — versus who they often are when they are running on autopilot daily," Divya Robin, MHC-LP, says.

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The viral trend also has physical health benefits, according to doctor Manish Mishra, MD, MPH. "Walking is a good aerobic exercise that helps pump blood throughout the body," he says.

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Not to mention, it's a beginner-friendly way to get active that doesn't require any equipment or a gym membership.

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Before you embark on your first hot-girl walk, NASM-certified personal trainer Rachael Babiracki recommends wearing supportive shoes and bringing water, music, and sun protection.

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