Experts say silent walking can "supercharge your wellbeing"—I tried it every day for a week and here’s what happened

A woman in a t-shirt, leggings and sandals walks outside. She is smiling and swinging her arms gently. Behind her we see a brick building. .

From 30-day walking challenges to wall Pilates, we have social media to thank for many fitness trends. But the latest one doing the rounds is silent walking.

Silent walking is walking without distractions—so no podcasts, music, messaging or voice notes. Instead, the idea is to focus on the here and now, as well as the sights and sounds around you.