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Why Japanese seniors walk more — and stay younger, longer |

Why Japanese seniors walk more — and stay younger, longer |

In a country where people go on to live up until 114, Japan’s older population stands out not just for their longevity but for how actively they live. A key part of that vitality? Walking. But not just any kind of walking.For the Japanese, it seems that walking is not casual, but rather it’s a structured, intentional form of movement …

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Walk your way to lower blood pressure, stronger legs and fitter heart

Walk your way to lower blood pressure, stronger legs and fitter heart

You don’t need a gym. You don’t need an app. You don’t even need to change clothes. All it takes to join the hottest fitness trend sweeping across the globe is a pair of sneakers, a basic stopwatch, and 30 minutes of your day. Welcome to Japanese Walking—a smart, simple, and surprisingly effective interval walking method that’s all about short …

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7 reasons to walk backwards for 10 minutes daily

7 reasons to walk backwards for 10 minutes daily

While it might sound funny or unusual at first, but walking backwards actually has certain health benefits and so you should do it regularly. Intriguing, right? Also called retro walking, this is a simple and powerful way to boost your physical and mental well-being. In just 10 minutes a day, walking backwards engages different muscles in the body, activates new …

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