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Wellness: Cardio

Japanese walking: What it is, how to do it, and what the science really says
By: Andrew Forrest - July 2026

Japanese walking means 3 minutes brisk, 3 minutes easy, five times over. Here is how to do it properly, what the research really shows, and who it suits.

Zone 2 walking: Can brisk walking count and when does it become Zone 3?
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

Can brisk walking count as Zone 2? Learn how to use the Talk Test, cadence and heart rate to stay in Zone 2, avoid Zone 3 drift, and understand what studies show about health benefits.

10,000 steps a day: The history, myth, and health benefits
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Walking 10,000 steps (roughly 5 miles or 8 km) each day is often touted as the ticket to better health. But is 10,000 steps truly a magic number? Where did it come from, and do you need that many steps to stay healthy?