Uncover the secrets of lifelong fitness, the Japanese way. Delve into a culture where health isn't confined to gym walls, but seamlessly integrated into daily life. Explore unique practices that keep the Japanese fit, without ever stepping foot in a gym.
There is not much of a workout culture in Japan
Most people do not have a membership to a gym
- People would rarely use their lunch break for a gym session
- In a recent Rakuten Insight survey of 1000 Japanese citizens ages 20 to their 60s, about half of those questioned revealed that they barely exercised once a month or not at all
What Exercise Looks Like in Japan
Japanese adults walk an average of 6500 steps a day
- Most Japanese citizens live in very walkable cities where public transportation is convenient, safe, and affordable, and not many households own cars
- When people go to work, they walk to get to and from, people go grocery shopping, people are going out for dinner, people walk.
The Steps to Better Lifelong Health
Healthful exercise doesn’t need to be only working out.
- The lifestyle fitness you need may just be in a bit more walking
- Exercise can feel overwhelming for those who aren’t used to it, and too much can perpetuate cycles of shame and guilt
