Japanese Walking is a free interval walking coach. Walk briskly for 3 minutes, then easy for 3 minutes, and repeat 5 times. About 30 minutes, no equipment, anywhere. This simple interval walking training (IWT) was popularised by researchers in Japan and is a great way to get more out of your daily walk.

Put your phone in your pocket and go. A calm voice coach, beeps and vibration tell you when to speed up and when to slow down, even with the screen off.

HOW IT WORKS
• Fast stretch: walk briskly, fast enough that talking gets hard
• Slow stretch: an easy stroll to catch your breath
• Repeat for 5 rounds, about 30 minutes
• Aim for 4 walks a week and watch your streak grow

COACH IN YOUR POCKET
• Voice cues for every switch, plus halfway and minute updates
• Countdown beeps and vibration before each change
• Keeps coaching with the screen locked, with a live timer notification
• Pause and stop from the notification
• Warm-up and cool-down options, voice speed and gentle motivation

TRAINING PROGRAMS
• Starter: 4 weeks from 15 to 30 minutes, perfect if you are new
• Builder: 8 weeks to longer brisk stretches and shorter rests
• Classic, Gentle, Brisk, Quick or your own custom plan

STEPS, DISTANCE AND ROUTES
• Step counter and pedometer with live steps per minute
• GPS distance and speed for every fast and slow stretch
• A beautiful ink sketch of your route, stored only on your phone
• Calorie estimates from your weight

JOURNAL AND MOTIVATION
• Walk journal, calendar, weekly and 8-week charts
• Personal bests: longest walk, farthest, most steps, brisk pace, best streak
• Collect 19 hanko stamps for milestones
• How did you feel? Add a mood and a note after each walk
• Weight log with a trend line
• Daily walk reminder at the time you choose

BEAUTIFULLY JAPANESE
• Washi paper and ink design with Mount Fuji and the red sun
• Seasonal themes: cherry blossom, summer fireflies, autumn leaves and winter snow
• Light and dark mode

PRIVATE AND FREE
• 100% free: no subscriptions, no paywalls, no account
• Your walks, steps, routes and weight stay on your phone
• Export and import a backup file whenever you like
• Small ads keep it free, and they never play during a walk

Japanese Walking gives general fitness guidance and is not a medical device or medical advice. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Step counts, distances and calories are estimates.