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🌸 20-Minute Japanese Express Walking Workout | Indoor Walking - No Jumping - Beginner Friendly

  • Writer: jamiemckagan
    jamiemckagan
  • Dec 4, 2025
  • 2 min read

Ready to boost your energy, burn calories, and sculpt your abs in just 20 minutes? This express Japanese walking workout is perfect for beginners and seasoned walkers alike. It features fast walking intervals, gentle ab toning moves, and full-body engagement — all equipment-free and low-impact, making it ideal for indoor training.



Workout Features

  • 3-minute warm-up stepping on the spot

  • 4 fast walking intervals + 3 moderate intervals with leg, arm, and core moves

  • 3-minute cool-down

  • Fun, low-impact, beginner-friendly indoor walking

  • Focused ab toning, core strengthening, and calorie burn


Why Japanese Walking?

  • Improves stamina and heart health

  • Boosts energy and metabolism

  • Supports weight loss and weight management

  • Low-impact and gentle on joints — perfect for indoor walking at home


Workout Structure

Warm-Up

  • 3 minutes of stepping on the spot to get your body ready

Fast & Moderate Walking Intervals

  • Alternate 4 fast walking intervals with 3 moderate intervals

  • Include leg, arm, and core moves to engage the full body

Cool-Down

  • 3 minutes of gentle walking and stretching to lower your heart rate


Who It’s Perfect For

  • Beginners who want a safe, indoor cardio workout

  • Anyone looking for a low-impact exercise option

  • People wanting to strengthen their core while tracking steps and burning calories


Want to Get Started?

Follow along with the video for the full workout, or explore my other indoor walking and beginner-friendly workouts for more full-body fat-burning sessions. Don’t forget to warm up before starting and cool down afterward!


About Jamie

Jamie McKagan is a fitness instructor and personal trainer dedicated to helping you move, feel strong, and love your body. Want more beginner-friendly walking workouts? Try this session or this one to stay active and build strength safely at home!





Disclaimer

Always consult your physician before starting any exercise programme. Warm up before and cool down after every session.

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