Interval Walking Technique for older adults

Several folks over 60 tell Renu and I that they are a bit hesitant to pursue High Intensity Interval training (HIIT) for a variety of physical limitation reasons. There is an evidence-based technique called Interval Walking Technique (IWT) that you can consider. Here’s the routine: Warm Up: Easy walking for 10 minutes Walk Briskly for 3 minutes (you should be short of breath!) Walk at normal pace for 3 minutes Repeat this cycle for a total of 30 minutes IWT is proven to help weight loss, lower visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Reference: Karstoft et al. Diabetes Care 2013, Vol 36 (2) 228-236 Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step This article is more than 9 months old Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exercise [www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/09/japanese-interval-walking-the-viral-exercise-trend-that-could-put-a-spring-in-your-step?utm_source=chatgpt.com]