The Japanese method that gets you fit and only requires walking: How does it work?

Thirty days, a pair of sneakers, and a Japanese technique. These are the three elements that have popularized a routine that promises to improve health without the need for equipment or long sessions.

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This is a type of walking developed by Professor Hiroshi Nose and Professor Shizue Masuki at Shinshu University (Japan). The method combines periods of brisk and slow walking and is designed for people who, due to various conditions, are unable to adapt to a conventional type of training.

Now, how does it work?

This type of walking involves alternating walking pace and intensity. The idea is to start with three minutes of faster walking and then three minutes of slower walking.

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To get an idea of how fast you should move during the most intense phase, you should be able to talk, but not easily maintain a long conversation; while during the rest phase, your pace should be much more comfortable.

In that sense, and as already mentioned, this type of training doesn't require a high level of physical fitness, just time, motivation, and a clock to keep track.

Regarding its benefits, experts have indicated that Japanese walking can contribute to weight loss and blood pressure reduction. Furthermore, in the long term, it helps maintain physical abilities as people age , which translates into an improved quality of life.

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