Have you heard girls talking about the 12-3-30 workout lately?
12-3-20 Origin
The 12-3-30 workout is a treadmill workout first created by influencer Lauren Giraldo.
All it means it to walk at an incline of 12, speed of 3 miles per hour, for a duration of 30 minutes.
There really isn’t a secret to it. Doing the workout won’t make your body look like her’s. It is just a routine she found she enjoyed, was quick, and got her sweating. The perfect trio for any workout!
She actually first began showing it off on her self-named YouTube channel, Lauren Giraldo, back in 2019 but it has recently resurfaced on TikTok. With ‘mental health walks’ and ‘hot girl walks’ emerging through the pandemic it was only inevitable that an indoor walking routine would become popular when it got cold outside.
12-3-30 Benefits
This is a great start for beginner and intermediate athletes. The speed may be on the slower end but the incline will sure to make your thighs and butt burn.
Be sure to not hold on to the treadmill while walking. This reduces the amount of effort your legs and body need to exert!
This is a cardio workout. That means you shouldn’t only doing this if you have strength goals. Some of the benefits of 12-3-30 align with those of other cardio workouts. It can help:
- Activate multiple leg muscles
- Improve cardiovascular health
- Get a sweat going
- Active recovery
12-3-30 and Weight Loss
Just as always, this won’t be a weight-loss miracle. Weight-loss can be had when you eat fewer calories and increase your movement.
This may be the workout that puts you over the edge of weight-loss, but I can reassure you it isn’t because it’s special.
Be sure to start your day off right by having a nourishing breakfast. And a balanced breakfast doesn’t have to include oatmeal! Here are 22 Healthy Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Oatmeal. You’re sure to find something you’ll love and help you reach your goals.
I Tried the Viral Workout and Guess What?
I did more than just explore the viral workout, I tried it. Guess what? I loved it. It’s simple if you own a treadmill or aren’t too familiar with gym equipment, it raised my heart rate, and made me feel accomplished afterwards. All-in-all I would say it’s a good way to keep moving more than your standard walk-on-the-treadmill.
Keep in mind, I am no exercise professional but I could see how it may be more difficult for some in certain capabilities and issues.
If you are more new to working out I would recommend starting out with a lower incline and shorter duration. There’s no shame in making the adapting the workout to what’s best for you!
Those with back problems may also find this workout a struggle. You are at a large incline for a decent amount of time. Definitely a chance for a complication to arise there.
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Don’t Forget!
Before you log off and hop on the treadmill remember a few things:
- Try not to hold onto the treadmill
- Stay hydrated!
- Adopt the workout to your needs
If you give the workout a try be sure to leave a comment down below or tag me on Instagram @piece.of.lulu!
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