Don't Miss Out On The Mental Health Benefits Of The "Hot Girl Walk"

Meet the TikTok rebrand of your average walk around the block: the hot girl walk. 

This movement trend has people across the social media platform and beyond committing to a mindful walk filled with intentional self-love. Social media doesn't always promote the healthiest behaviors, but when the girlies decided to rebrand walking to make it fun and good for your mental health, I was here for it.

Another important component of the hot girl walk is going outside! Personally, I'm a huge proponent of nature's ability to transform our mental health.

Ecopsychologist Loraine Van Tuyl, Ph.D., CHT, says that nature can be physically healing because it provides the body with immune-supporting bacteria, healing aromas, and that all-important vitamin D. 

The TikTok that started it all also says that the most important thing about the hot girl walk is that it doesn't end when the walk ends. You have to take that positive energy with you the rest of the day. As we know, movement is hugely energizing and mood-boosting, so this hot girl walk could be just the thing to turn your day around. 

What else makes for a successful hot girl walk? Some chunky over-the-ear headphones and a jammin’ playlist that you can turn up to tune out the drama of your life.

Of course, people all over TikTok have been creating their own variations of the hot girl walk to suit the type of movement they like, the outfits they prefer, and their own vibe.

I've seen variations including the "gay girl walk" that is a mile and half where the creator dreamed about a Taylor Swift–themed amusement park, the "Adam Sandler walk" for those who prefer T-shirts and hoodies to trendy athleisure, and even the "grumpy girl stomp" for those that are a little sad but know they should get outside. 

The moral of the story is that we're all embracing movement in a more accepting and inclusive way–which is a huge win in my book. One important thing to remember is to modify the rules of the trend to work for you because this walk isn't just for the girls. It's for everyone.