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Interval Walking Gains Global Momentum as a Science-Backed Fitness Trend

Developed in Japan, this HIIT-inspired walking routine is now endorsed by health experts and integrated into wearable devices for its proven health benefits.

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Several experts have suggested that IWT is actually more beneficial than the daily target of achieving 10,000 steps.

Overview

  • Interval walking, created by Dr. Hiroshi Nose in 2007, alternates three minutes of slow walking with three minutes of brisk walking for at least 30 minutes.
  • The technique has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and reverse age-related muscle deterioration in older adults.
  • Experts highlight its efficiency over the traditional 10,000-step goal, focusing on both intensity and duration for superior fitness gains.
  • The workout is accessible to all fitness levels, requiring only comfortable shoes, and is now supported by fitness devices like Garmin's Vivoactive 6.
  • Recognized by U.S. federal health guidelines, interval walking helps meet the recommended 150 minutes of weekly moderate-intensity exercise.