How many minutes is a Japanese interval walking session?
Chapter 1

The science of interval walking

Chapter 2

The samurai stride of Namba Aruki

Chapter 3

The myth of the 10,000 steps

Chapter 4

Shinrin-yoku and mindful walking

Ch 1 · The science of interval walking
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The science of interval walking
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diego Can you ace this quiz on the science of Japanese interval walking? Test your understanding of how this walking method impacts your health.

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diego Japanese Interval Walking

Three minutes pushing hard, three minutes cruising slow, That's the science from Japan that makes your fitness grow.

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diego Why quality intervals beat endless slow steps

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Unlocking the physical power of VO2 max

diego Learn how to unlock your physical power and boost VO2 max using the Japanese walking method with this visual infographic guide.

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How the three-minute rule actually works

diego Understand how the Japanese walking method's three-minute rule works to boost your daily fitness and health through this helpful diagram.

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Glossary
interval walking (noun)
An exercise method that alternates between periods of fast, high-intensity walking and slower recovery paces. Dr. Hiroshi Nose of Shinshu University developed this training system in Japan to boost cardiovascular fitness.

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Fun Fact

Interval walking efficiency: Just 30 minutes of Japanese interval walking four times a week can boost your aerobic fitness by 13% in five months.

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Gossip

Which walk style sounds most fun?

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Quiz

At what university in Japan was the core research on interval walking conducted?

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Who led the landmark 2007 Japanese study on Interval Walking Training (IWT)?

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How many days per week did participants walk in the original interval walking study?

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What is the recommended target intensity for the 'fast' phase of Japanese interval walking?

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By what percentage did participants boost their aerobic capacity (VO2 max) in the original study?

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What is the specific time interval used in the Japanese interval walking method?

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How many total minutes does a standard Japanese interval walking session take?

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What major health marker was reduced by 17 percent in the Shinshu University study?

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