A TikTok trend, dubbed "Japanese walking," promotes high-intensity interval walking as a beneficial exercise. Based on a 2007 Japanese study, this technique involves alternating between fast and slow walking periods. Experts like Nancy Salbach and Stephen Cheung confirm its health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and building muscle, while emphasizing accessibility and the importance of simply getting active, rather than strict adherence to specific intervals.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A TikTok trend, dubbed "Japanese walking," promotes high-intensity interval walking as a beneficial exercise. Based on a 2007 Japanese study, this technique involves alternating between fast and slow walking periods. Experts like Nancy Salbach and Stephen Cheung confirm its health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and building muscle, while emphasizing accessibility and the importance of simply getting active, rather than strict adherence to specific intervals.
Trending- 1 2007: Japanese study on high-intensity interval walking published
- 2 Recent: "Japanese walking" trend gains traction on TikTok
- Improved physical and mental health
- Lowered blood pressure
- Increased muscle and aerobic capacity
- Increased social interaction if done with others
- Potential for weight loss (though not primary benefit)
What: "Japanese walking," a high-intensity interval walking technique, is gaining popularity as a health trend on TikTok.
When: The trend is recent on TikTok, based on a 2007 Japanese study.
Where: Global (TikTok trend), academic research from Japan, Canada (University of Toronto, Brock University).
Why: To provide an accessible and effective way for people, including those not used to aerobic exercise, to improve physical and mental health, lower blood pressure, and build muscle.
How: By alternating three minutes of fast walking with three minutes of slower walking for 30 minutes, at least four days per week. The benefits are amplified by walking in green spaces and with social interaction.