‘You walk fast for three minutes – fast enough that it’s difficult to talk in full sentences. Then you slow down to a ...

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about Japanese walking recently. What is it and is it worth trying? A walking technique, known as Japanese walking, has recently gone viral on social media, including on ...

What Is the Japanese Walking Method? The Japanese walking method, also called Japanese interval walking training (IWT), means switching between slow and fast walking. You walk slowly for three minutes ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A walking method developed in Japan is gaining worldwide attention as a low-impact but powerful way to improve ...

Share on Pinterest “Japanese walking” is a low impact exercise protocol that may help improve cardiometabolic health. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images Interval walking training (IWT) is a form of ...

Fitness creator Eugene Teo sparked a trend by repackaging a 2007 Japanese study into a simple interval walking routine. The method alternates fast and slow walking in three-minute bursts, claiming ...

Social media influencers, especially in wellness and fitness circles, sometimes promote terrible fitness fads. But not all fitness advice and trends they purport are harmful or do not work. Once in a ...

It's no secret that walking is wonderful for the body and mind. Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, but also offers a host of health benefits — from improving cardiovascular health and ...

Sushi, cherry blossoms and a deep (and totally justified) cultural affinity for cats are just a few of the things we associate with Japan. And now, TikTok is adding Japanese walking to that list. The ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. “Japanese walking” isn’t new, but the workout recently gained legs on TikTok: People credit it with making ...

One of the latest fitness fads trending on social media is “Japanese walking,” a 30-minute exercise regimen in which you alternate walking at a normal pace with bursts of speed. It’s easy to see the ...

It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of shoes and a willingness to alternate between brisk and slow-paced walking in three-minute ...