Is Japanese Walking Better Than Regular Walking?

Japanese walking! What is it, exactly?

Is interval walking training really better than regular walking?What does the research tell us about its benefits, and how much of the social media hype is justified?How to find YOUR right level of intensity. And can music help you pick up the pace?Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram explore the science behind Japanese Walking, what it can do for your fitness, and how to adapt the approach to your own abilities and everyday walks.

Enhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript

00:00 Introduction to Japanese Walking

00:50 Dynamic Collective sponsors

03:22 What exactly is Japanese Walking?

08:05 Japanese Walking: Helpful or Hype?

09:26 Making it fun and using music

11:07 Who is Japanese Walking not for? (Trick question!)

20:46 Working on your walking form before speed

24:43 Movement break: arm swing and leg swing (sponsored by My Happy Feet socks)

30:43 You can also just enjoy a relaxing ramble!