I Swapped 10,000 Steps A Day For 30 Minutes Of 'Japanese Walking' – I've Never Been More Active — HuffPost
The Japanese walking technique, also known as interval walking, is a 30-minute walking method that is considered more effective than the traditional 10,000 steps, as it emphasizes the quality and intensity of movement rather than just the number of steps taken.
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"More than 75% of Americans don't even get 20 minutes of physical activity," Dan notes. But the good news is, "The biggest gain is to go from zero activity to 20 minutes a day. That's 3 years of life expectancy right there."
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"More than 75% of Americans don't even get 20 minutes of physical activity," Dan notes. But the good news is, "The biggest gain is to go from zero activity to 20 minutes a day. That's 3 years of life expectancy right there."
For those over 60, building and maintaining muscle is... See more
The Japanese walking technique alternates between periods of fast or brisk walking and slow walking, and it can be done by alternating 3 minutes of slow walking with 3 minutes of brisk walking, like rushing to an important meeting, for a total of 30 minutes daily.
The benefits of interval walking include better blood pressure regulation, reduced stroke risk, improved mood, boosted immunity, better sleep quality, improved cardiovascular health and overall fitness, and it is also joint-friendly, meaning it is less stressful on bones and joints than running.