The Cafeteria Talk Walk

For years I have been referring to it as the “Cafeteria Talk Walk”, although, it’s been so long that I can’t remember where the “Cafeteria” part came in. However, the principle and effectiveness remain as relevant and strong as ever.


It’s really an alternative to “exercise” as we have come to know it. Exercise at its worst moments is when, during the activity, the participant is thinking about, how boring and tired they are or how much it hurts.


The “Cafeteria Talk Walk”, on the other hand, is when at least two participants are walking along in a total gossip mode, not missing one word of what their fellow walker is saying. Their mind is almost total unaware of the fact that they are walking (exercising). Not only that, but they can’t wait for the next walk to get the latest scoop about who, what, where, and when. Who would have thought gossip could help improve fitness.