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August 18, 2025 20 mins

Discover the Japanese 3×3 Walking Method—a simple 30-minute routine (3 minutes brisk, 3 minutes easy) proven to boost heart health, build strength, burn fat, and keep you motivated. In this episode, Frank shares the science, inspiring real-life stories, and his own journey using interval walking during prostate cancer treatment. 

Plus, grab your free Walking Works Blueprint preview at https://www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/walkingworksbookgiveaway

What if just 30 minutes of walking could dramatically improve your health—without running, gyms, or expensive equipment?

In this episode of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, Frank explores the science and stories behind the Japanese 3×3 Walking Method, also known as Interval Walking Training (IWT). Developed by Dr. Hiroshi Nose and Professor Shizue Masuki at Shinshu University, this simple routine—three minutes brisk, three minutes easy, repeated five times—has been proven to:

✅ Boost cardiovascular health and “cardiac flexibility” ✅ Increase leg muscle strength by 13–17% in only 5 months ✅ Help reduce dangerous visceral fat and improve weight management ✅ Deliver sustainable, enjoyable workouts people actually stick with

You’ll hear inspiring testimonials from real walkers—including seniors in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s—who have regained energy, mobility, and confidence through interval walking. Frank also shares his personal story of using the 3×3 method during prostate cancer treatment to help maintain muscle strength while on ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy).

🎧 Whether you’re brand new to walking or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, this episode will show you why the 3×3 Walking Method is changing lives—and how you can get started today.

👉 FREE GIFT: Get the first chapters of Frank’s Walking Works Blueprint book + a bonus walking music track at: https://www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/walkingworksbookgiveaway

📌 Episode Highlights:

The origins of interval walking and its roots in training history (Fartlek, Tabata, HIIT)

Why “cardiac flexibility” is the secret to heart health

How interval walking protects strength and independence as we age

The “afterburn effect” and metabolic flexibility for weight loss

Real-life testimonials, including Frank’s own health journey

Step-by-step guide to starting your first 3×3 walk

If you’re ready for a workout that’s simple, proven, and life-changing—this is your episode.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, follow, and share the show with a friend who wants to take the first step toward better health.

Mentioned in this episode: Walking Saved My Life: A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Journey and the Power of Early Detection https://www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/podcast/ep24-walking-saved-my-life

Roberts testimonial about my Fitness Walking Exercise program is featured on that page. I’ll leave a link in the description. https://www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/fitness-walking-exercise-program

 

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