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Theo Farrant

Japanese walking: Experts say wellness trend can boost strength, fitness, and heart health

A fitness routine developed by Japanese researchers in 2007 has recently found fresh legs on TikTok, where it’s being promoted as an enjoyable, low-barrier, and high-impact way to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance.

Known as "Japanese walking," the method is incredibly simple: alternating three minutes of fast-paced walking with three minutes at a slower pace, repeated over 30 minutes.

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