Japanese people live for a long time. They live to an average age of 84. This is because of a healthy diet. Another reason is walking a lot. This is now trending on TikTok. It is called "Japanese Walking". This is walking quickly five times for three minutes, and then slowly. Doctors say it can help people live longer.
Japanese people might not know about the term "Japanese Walking". It is from Shinshu University. Researchers studied the effects of fast and slow walking. An Australian fitness coach made many videos on Japanese walking. They have had 10 million views on TikTok. The coach wants people to have easy fitness advice.
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Sources- https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/japanese-walking-experts-say-wellness-trend-can-boost-strength-fitness-and-heart-health/ar-AA1Jyeuh
- https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/japanese-walking-method-benefits_uk_68873afbe4b0b306e5bb55da
- https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-07-31/japanese-walking-wellness-trend
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