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Jane McGuire

10,000 steps or Japanese walking? We ask the experts if you should be walking further or faster

A photo of a woman wearing walking boots.

Walking workouts are all the rage right now, with the Japanese walking workout making headlines for it’s promise to burn fat and lower blood pressure. (You can read what happened when I tried Japanese walking for a week here.) But should you be focusing on walking further, or walking faster if you want to get fitter and stronger? To find out more, we asked an expert.

As always, when it comes to taking on a new workout routine, remember to always seek guidance from a qualified professional if you’re returning from an injury, or pregnancy.

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