Japanese Walking Gains 14% Fitness Boost in 30 Minutes as Doctors Back Viral Trend
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Updated · health.yahoo.com · Aug 7
Japanese Walking Gains 14% Fitness Boost in 30 Minutes as Doctors Back Viral Trend
1 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Aug 7
Summary
A 30-minute Japanese walking routine—three minutes brisk, three minutes slow, repeated—has surged online as a simple alternative for people struggling to fit exercise into busy schedules.
A five-month study of 679 middle-aged and older adults found the method raised peak aerobic capacity by 14% and improved a disease-risk score by 17%, outperforming steady-paced walking.
Doctors say the pace changes push the heart harder than an easy walk without the joint strain of running, while also helping calorie burn and blood-sugar control.
About 27% of U.S. adults report zero days of exercise in a typical week, giving the low-equipment routine broader appeal during August's National Wellness Month.