I tried “Japanese walking,” “retro walking,” “meditative walking,” “rucking,” walking earlier in the mornings, “6-6-6 walking,” “mindful walking,” strolling like a Jane Austen heroine, and “colour walking” this year (phew). “6-6-6” walking, for instance, was based on great theory, but I found it a little too prescriptive in practice. GP Dr Suzanne Wylie said at the time, “From a clinical perspective, any form of consistent, moderate-intensity walking, especially if it incorporates posture, breathing, or mindfulness as Japanese walking sometimes does, can further enhance cardiovascular and mental health”. While that’s true, I’ve stayed “Japanese walking” for other, more selfish reasons: it’s fast, it feels more satisfying than a regular walk, and I think it’s made my quads stronger. Can you tell I love a walking trend – something quantitative, research-backed, and trackable?

Source: Huffington Post December 28, 2025 18:07 UTC