Medical Consults Become a Coach Articles

🌎 Step Your Way to Metabolic Health As We Walk Through Brazil

 An Insulin IQ 4-WEEK CHALLENGE!

🌎 Step Your Way to Metabolic Health As We Walk Through Brazil

An Insulin IQ 4-WEEK CHALLENGE!

đŸ„Ÿ You’re Invited: Join Our 4-Week Walk-a-thon!

We’re walking our way to better metabolic health—together! Join our 4-week walking challenge on the World Walking app as we work toward 10,306,920 steps as a community, virtually trekking across the warm, beautiful landscapes of Brazil—a little sunshine for those of us staring at gray winter skies. Whether you walk solo, with a friend, bundle up for a quick outdoor loop, or pace your living room, every step counts! Let’s move, connect, and build metabolic momentum—one step at a time!

We’re walking our way to better metabolic health—together! Join our 4-week walking challenge on the World Walking app as we work toward 10,306,920 steps as a community, virtually trekking across the warm, beautiful landscapes of Brazil—a little sunshine for those of us staring at gray winter skies. Whether you walk solo, with a friend, bundle up for a quick outdoor loop, or pace your living room, every step counts! Let’s move, connect, and build metabolic momentum—one step at a time!

Who’s Invited?

We encourage you to invite friends, family, and clients to join in the fun. Coaches are welcome to invite clients too! Everything will be hosted through the World Walking app and Zoom, so participants do not need to be community members to take part.

Our goal is to gather 60 walkers to help us complete this collective journey. Consistency—not perfection—is the goal, and this challenge is designed to support sustainable movement, even in winter.

When Is This Happening?

  • The Walk-a-thon Kicks Off on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 11:00am (U.S. Mountain Time) with this Zoom Meetup: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88434727612 (the call will be recorded for later viewing if you cannot be there live).
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: On January 3rd, during the kickoff meetup, our new Brazil route will be added to our Insulin IQ walking club. Prior to that, you will not see it. During that meetup, we’ll make sure everyone knows how to access the group, connect their devices to count their steps, and find our community chat in the app. Please bring anyone who’s interested!
  • The Walk-a-thon Wraps Up on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 11:00am (U.S. Mountain Time) with this Zoom Meetup: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88434727612 (the call will be recorded for later viewing if you cannot be there live).

Why (on Earth) Would I Do This?

đŸ”„ What You’ll Get:

  • Weekly metabolic health themes
  • Mini walking challenges
  • Community support

How & Where Do I Sign Up?

✅ How to Join:

Who’s Invited?

We encourage you to invite friends, family, and clients to join in the fun. Coaches are welcome to invite clients too! Everything will be hosted through the World Walking app and Zoom, so participants do not need to be community members to take part.

Our goal is to gather 60 walkers to help us complete this collective journey. Consistency—not perfection—is the goal, and this challenge is designed to support sustainable movement, even in winter.

When Is This Happening?

  • The Walk-a-thon Kicks Off on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 11:00am (U.S. Mountain Time) with this Zoom Meetup: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88434727612 (the call will be recorded for later viewing if you cannot be there live).
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: On January 3rd, during the kickoff meetup, our new Brazil route will be added to our Insulin IQ walking club. Prior to that, you will not see it. During that meetup, we’ll make sure everyone knows how to access the group, connect their devices to count their steps, and find our community chat in the app. Please bring anyone who’s interested!
  • The Walk-a-thon Wraps Up on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 11:00am (U.S. Mountain Time) with this Zoom Meetup: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88434727612 (the call will be recorded for later viewing if you cannot be there live).

Why (on Earth) Would I Do This?

đŸ”„ What You’ll Get:

  • Weekly metabolic health themes
  • Mini walking challenges
  • Community support

How & Where Do I Sign Up?

✅ How to Join:

Here Are Our Weekly Goals, Milestones, and Inspiration:

đŸŒ± WEEK 1: “Warm Up & Wake Up”

  • Theme: Blood Sugar Foundations
  • Weekly Goal: 2.3 million steps (collective) ≈ 5,475 steps per person per day
  • Metabolic Focus: Short, frequent walks help blunt post-meal glucose spikes and re-engage insulin sensitivity after a more sedentary winter routine.
  • Winter-Friendly Emphasis: Short outdoor walks count. Cold air + daylight = bonus. Indoor movement is still a win.
  • Mini Challenge: Walk 5–10 minutes after 1 meal per day.
  • Prompt: “Where did you fit movement in today — indoors or outdoors?”

🧠 WEEK 2: “Fresh Air, Clear Mind”

  • Theme: Stress, Cortisol & Mental Clarity
  • Weekly Goal: 2.5 million steps (collective) ≈ 5,950 steps per person per day
  • Metabolic Focus: Walking lowers cortisol and supports nervous system balance — crucial for blood sugar control, cravings, and sleep.
  • Winter-Friendly Emphasis: Aim for daylight exposure when possible. Bundle up, keep it short, and don’t wait for perfect weather.
  • Mini Challenge: One intentional walk per day, paired with slow breathing (inhale 4, exhale 6).
  • Prompt: “How did walking affect your stress or mood today?”

đŸ’Ș WEEK 3: “Energy Over Effort”

  • Theme: NEAT, Circulation & Daily Energy
  • Weekly Goal: Weekly Goal: 2.7 million steps (collective) ≈ 6,425 steps per person per day
  • Metabolic Focus: Walking boosts NEAT, circulation, and mitochondrial signaling without stressing the system — ideal for sustainable fat loss and energy.
  • Winter-Friendly Emphasis: Think movement snacks: 1) 5–10 minute bouts, 2) indoor loops, 3) errands, stairs, parking farther away
  • Mini Challenge: Accumulate 30+ total walking minutes on 3 days this week.
  • Prompt: “What feels easier in your body compared to Week 1?”

❀ WEEK 4: “Momentum & Metabolic Health”

  • Theme: Cardiometabolic Health + Habit Building
  • Weekly Goal: 2.8 million steps (collective) ≈ 6,665 steps per person per day
  • Metabolic Focus: Consistent walking improves insulin sensitivity, digestion, inflammation, HRV, and long-term metabolic resilience.
  • Winter-Friendly Emphasis: Nature exposure when available — but consistency beats conditions.
  • Mini Challenge: Walk after your largest meal of the day ➕ Include 1 fiber-rich food daily.
  • Prompt: “Which walking habit are you keeping after this challenge?”

Everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be an Insulin IQ Community Member to participate!

 

But if you’re not yet a member, try our Free 10-Day Trial!

The information on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.