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 joints and heart, boosting your mood, and potentially helping you live longer.

The latest trend making the rounds across TikTok and Instagram is known as “Japanese walking,” and one creator claims that in just 30 minutes, you’ll get 10 times the benefits of hitting 10,000 steps a day.

What is ‘Japanese walking’?

The workout originates from a 2007 study based in Japan where 246 participants were divided into three groups: no walking, moderate-intensity continuous walking (walking at a moderate effort and taking at least 8,000 steps per day four or more days per week), and high-intensity inte

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