Japanese Walking fitness trends takes world by storm
nhk.or.jp • • health
Key Points:
- The "Japanese Walking" method, also known as interval walking training (IWT), involves alternating three-minute intervals of fast walking with large strides and slow walking at a conversational pace, repeated at least five times per session and performed four times a week.
- Australian fitness coach Eugene Teo popularized the method by posting a viral 39-second video that has garnered nearly 55 million views, highlighting its efficiency as providing ten times the benefits of walking 10,000 steps in just 30 minutes.
- The method is praised for being simple, practical, and gym-free, attracting global media attention and inspiring people worldwide to adopt the routine and share their experiences online.
- Developed by Professor Nose Hiroshi of Shinshu University to help elderly individuals maintain
