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 ...

Heather Viola, DO, assistant professor of general internal medicine at Mount Sinai, explains that a typical Japanese walking routine alternates between three minutes of fast-paced walking and three ...

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,” ...

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 ...