What Is WALKFit™ Silent Disco? Your Guide to the Original BodyBlitz Experience 🎧💗

Aug 10

6 min read

If you’ve seen a group of women walking through Norwich, Cromer or Mundesley wearing headphones, waving their arms in the air, singing, laughing and occasionally attracting some slightly bemused looks from passers-by… there’s a very good chance you’ve spotted the Original BodyBlitz WALKFit™ Silent Disco Experience.

And if you’ve found yourself wondering:

What actually happens? Do I need to be fit? Do I have to be able to dance? And what on earth can they hear through those headphones?!

This one’s for you.

First things first… what IS WALKFit™ Silent Disco?

BodyBlitz WALKFit™ Silent Disco is my feel-good outdoor walking fitness experience combining walking, simple low-impact aerobic movement, music and community - all delivered through your own wireless silent disco headset.

But I think the easiest way to describe it is this:

It’s 45 minutes inside the WALKFit bubble. 🎧

You pop your headset on, the music starts, you can hear me guiding you, and suddenly the outside world seems to disappear for a little while.

We walk.

We move.

We sing (some of us more tunefully than others!).

We laugh.

And yes, we occasionally throw a few dance moves in too.

It’s exercise - but without exercise necessarily feeling like the main event.

What should I expect at my first session?

When you arrive, I’ll get you set up with your silent disco headset and explain everything you need to know.

Then off we go.

I’ll guide you throughout the whole session through your headphones, so you can hear my instructions alongside the music.

The movements are deliberately simple and accessible. You might add some arm movements, change your walking pace or join in with a few easy aerobic moves as we go.

There is no complicated choreography to learn and absolutely no expectation that you should already know what you’re doing.

You just follow along and enjoy it.

And if something doesn’t suit you? You walk.

There is always an option.

Do I need to be fit?

Absolutely not.

WALKFit™ isn't a race, a run or a bootcamp.

You don't need to be the fastest person in the group and you certainly don't need to “keep up” with anybody else.

I’ve spent decades teaching women of different ages, abilities and fitness levels, and offering alternatives is a huge part of how I coach.

You work at your level.

That might mean putting plenty of energy into every movement.

It might mean keeping everything smaller.

Or it might mean simply walking, listening to the music and enjoying being part of it.

Your session. Your body. Your pace.

And no… you don't need to be able to dance 💃

This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions!

WALKFit™ Silent Disco isn't a dance class.

There may be dancing.

There may be the occasional spontaneous singalong.

There may even be a slightly questionable conga.

But there are no complicated routines to memorise and nobody is checking whether you've gone left when everyone else has gone right.

Quite frankly, we're usually far too busy having fun.

What is the “WALKFit bubble”?

This is the part that's difficult to explain until you've experienced it.

There's something quite wonderful that happens when you put those headphones on.

You can still see the world around you — the sea, the streets, people walking past — but through your headphones you're sharing a completely different experience with everyone around you.

You're hearing the same music.

You're hearing me.

You're moving together.

And for those 45 minutes, you're part of our little bubble.

Outside the headphones, someone might simply see a group of women walking along.

Inside them? It's a completely different world.

Music, laughter, movement, silliness, connection and that lovely feeling of temporarily switching off from everything else.

People often arrive thinking they're coming for a fitness class.

I think many leave realising they've gained something much bigger.

The benefits go far beyond fitness ❤️

Of course, walking and regular movement are wonderful for our physical health.

But WALKFit™ was never intended to be about burning the most calories or pushing yourself until you're exhausted.

For me, movement should enhance your life — not punish you.

WALKFit™ gives you an opportunity to move your body, get outside, enjoy fresh air and music, connect with other people and give your brain a break from the constant noise of everyday life.

You can work hard if you want to.

But you can also simply come and enjoy moving.

Joy counts too.

Where can I join WALKFit™ Silent Disco?

You'll currently find the Original BodyBlitz WALKFit™ Silent Disco in Cromer and Mundesley on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, with sessions running throughout the year.

And now we've taken the WALKFit bubble to the city too…

WALKFit™ Silent Disco Experiences — Norwich 🌆🎧

Norwich is a little different.

Rather than becoming another regular weekly class, our Norwich WALKFit™ Silent Discos are special quarterly experiences.

Four times a year, we take over the city streets for a seasonal WALKFit adventure — headphones on, music playing and Norwich providing the backdrop.

Think cobbled streets, landmarks, music, movement, laughter and plenty of those moments where passers-by are left wondering what on earth we're listening to!

They're designed to feel like an experience, rather than simply another fitness class in your diary.

And that's exactly how I intend to keep them.

Can I come on my own?

PLEASE do.

You do not need to persuade a friend to come with you.

Lots of women arrive by themselves, and you're immediately part of the group.

There's no pressure to perform, compete or prove anything.

Come exactly as you are.

Once those headphones go on, you're one of us. 🎧💗

What should I bring?

Keep it simple.

⭐ Comfortable clothes you can move in

⭐ Supportive trainers or walking shoes

⭐ Water

⭐ Clothing appropriate for the weather

⭐ And yourself!

I supply the silent disco headset.

You supply the feet.

We'll take care of the rest together.

Is WALKFit™ just for women?

BodyBlitz Fitness specialises in women's health, fitness and wellbeing, and the wonderful community that has grown around WALKFit™ reflects that.

It's particularly lovely for women who perhaps don't feel at home in traditional gyms or highly competitive fitness environments.

There's no shouting.

No bootcamp mentality.

No pressure to look a certain way.

Just movement, music, fresh air, laughter and a very welcoming group of humans.

How do I book?

Booking is simple.

Head to the BodyBlitz Fitness website and choose your WALKFit™ Silent Disco session or experience from the booking page.

Book here

You'll find upcoming dates for Cromer, Mundesley and our quarterly Norwich experiences, subject to availability.

Some sessions do fill quickly, so if there's a date you really want, I'd recommend booking rather than waiting until the last minute.

Then all that's left to do is turn up.

I'll get your headset ready.

We'll switch on the music.

And you can step inside the WALKFit bubble for yourself. 🎧

Maybe fitness doesn't have to feel like fitness

After more than three decades working in the fitness industry, one thing I know for certain is that the best form of movement isn't necessarily the hardest, fastest or trendiest.

It's the one you actually want to come back and do again.

For some women, that's Pilates.

For others, strength training.

For others, it's putting on a pair of headphones, walking beside the sea or through the streets of Norwich and singing along with a group of women they've only just met.

And I absolutely love that.

So if you've been watching our WALKFit™ videos from the sidelines thinking…

“I'd love to do that, but I'm not sure it's for me…”

Come and try it.

You may just discover that the WALKFit bubble is exactly where you belong.

Move well. Feel strong. Live better.

Emma StaplesBodyBlitz FitnessWomen's Health & Fitness Coach Creator of the Original BodyBlitz WALKFit™ Silent Disco Experience

About Emma Staples

Emma Staples is the founder of BodyBlitz Fitness, a Women's Health & Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor with 37 years' experience in the fitness industry.

Through BodyBlitz Fitness, Emma helps women build strength, confidence and healthier, more sustainable relationships with movement — without the pressure, punishment or all-or-nothing approach that so often surrounds fitness.

From Pilates, strength and online fitness to the Original BodyBlitz WALKFit™ Silent Disco Experience, her approach is simple: movement should support your body, your health and your life — and you're far more likely to keep doing it when you actually enjoy it.

Based in North Norfolk and working with women both locally and online, Emma believes fitness doesn't have to be extreme to be effective.