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I’m a huge fan of Japanese walking – an interval-style pattern that’s been linked to better blood pressure, increased muscle mass, and improved aerobic ability compared to regular ol’ strolling.

But medical experts roundly agree that “normal” walking is nothing to be sniffed at, either. Calling the exercise “overlooked,” the NHS said the movement can improve your heart health and increase your stamina.

A recent paper published in The Lancet found that people who took 7,000 steps a day enjoyed a 47% risk reduction in all-cause mortality, with decreased likelihood of developing heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and depression.

Which begs the question: amazing as walking can be for our health, is it enough exercise on its own (ie, without

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