Japanese Walking: Fitness Hack or Just a Trend?

What Is Japanese Walking (and Why Is Everyone Doing It)?

It’s the interval training of walking—and TikTok is loving it.

Here’s the deal:

👉 3 minutes fast walking

👉 3 minutes slow walking

👉 Repeat 5 times = 30 minutes total

It was first studied in Japan back in 2007, and the results? Pretty impressive. Why Try It?Compared to regular walking, this simple switch-up can:

✅ Boost strength✅ Improve endurance✅ Lower blood pressure✅ Burn more calories✅ Shake off weight-loss plateaus

Long-term fans of interval walking (like, a decade-long!) saw 20% stronger legs and 40% better fitness. Even people who didn’t stick with it the whole time still made gains.

Plus, it’s a great low-impact option if running’s not your thing, and it counts toward your 150 weekly minutes of heart-healthy movement. How to Do It Right:

✔ Brisk = your heart’s working

✔ Slow = your breath recovers

✔ Repeat

If you’re new to exercise, start slow and build up. And if you’ve got any health conditions—like high blood pressure or joint pain—chat with your doc first. Bottom Line:Whether you’re interval walking or just trying to hit your steps, all walking is good walking. Even 4,000 steps a day can make a difference.

No gym, no gear—just sneakers and the sidewalk. Happy Walking! ❤️ Lara

Let's start Japanese Walking to help us live a longer life!