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Japanese Walking: 30-Minute Workout for 10,000 Steps

8/16/2025

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"Japanese walking" offers the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in 30 minutes.
The method alternates brisk and slow walking in three-minute intervals.
It originated from a 2007 Japanese study and gained traction via social media.
Fitness coach Eugene Teo's viral videos significantly contributed to its popularity.
The trend has been featured by bloggers and major media outlets.

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Story summary

"Japanese walking" offers the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in 30 minutes.
The method alternates brisk and slow walking in three-minute intervals.
It originated from a 2007 Japanese study and gained traction via social media.
Fitness coach Eugene Teo's viral videos significantly contributed to its popularity.
The trend has been featured by bloggers and major media outlets.