Exercise
Interval Walking Method
5 min readKilotaki Nutrition Editor
Interval walking: 3 min fast + 3 min slow × 5 sets = 30 min total. Burns 20-30% more calories than steady walking + EPOC effect. Joint-friendly alternative for those who can't run.
Practical Protocol
5 min slow warmup. 3 min fast walk (struggle to talk). 3 min slow recovery. Repeat 3-5 times. 5 min slow cooldown. 3-4× weekly enough.
Benefits
Clinical studies: interval walking, 5 months, blood pressure 8 mmHg ↓, V02 max 14% ↑, strength gains. More effective than steady walking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instead of all-out runs?▼
Need + ability dependent. Knee issues, older — interval walking lower-impact alternative.
Scientific References
- Nemoto K (2007) High-intensity interval walking. Mayo Clin Proc.
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