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 ...

Walking has long been praised as one of the safest and most accessible forms of exercise, but now a technique called Japanese Walking, also known as Interval Walking Training (IWT), is proving to be a ...

It seems like there’s always a new workout trend sweeping the internet. First it was the 12-3-30 treadmill routine, then my social feeds started getting flooded with reformer pilates videos, and now ...

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 ...

‘Japanese walking,’ also called interval walking, involves alternating between fast and slow paces. This name originated from a 2007 study by Japanese researchers that suggested this workout can lower ...

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 ...

Walking can be a go-to solution for many of life’s challenges. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or simply need a low-impact way to get in shape, walking can help. As one of the most accessible ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Japanese walking alternates between fast and slow ...

‘Tis the season to indulge (no amount of pigs in blankets will ever be enough) – which means that, come January, many choose to focus on their health. But rather than set lofty fitness goals for 2026, ...