This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A walking method developed in Japan is gaining worldwide attention as a low-impact but powerful way to improve ...

In the mid-1960s, a a Japanese watch company called Yamasa Clock debuted a pedometer called “Manpo-kei,” which translated to “10,000 steps meter.” Something about the number sounded right because it ...

Unlike many health and fitness trends on TikTok, Japanese walking — an interval walking training method developed by researchers in Japan — might be worth the hype. This walking regimen, which ...

There have been numerous walking workout trends that have circled social media in recent years. It’s no wonder—walking has numerous benefits, including reducing heart disease risk, strengthening your ...

What Is the Japanese Walking Method? The Japanese walking method, also called Japanese interval walking training (IWT), means switching between slow and fast walking. You walk slowly for three minutes ...

Recent fitness trends, like "Zone 2" training and hitting 10,000 steps a day, are driving the conversation around the "best" method of exercise, and what it means to stay fit without intense workouts.

A new fitness trend called Japanese Walking or Interval Walking Training (IWT) is replacing the 10,000-step craze by focusing on how you walk, not how much. Developed in Japan, it alternates between ...

This newly popular method can supercharge your regular walking routine — no special equipment needed. Japanese walking “is an effective, time-efficient method of increasing cardiovascular fitness,” ...