People walk along the promenade at Crissy Field in San Francisco. The New York Times’ Well section recently featured a story on the benefits of “Japanese walking,” a fitness method that alternates intervals of fast and slow walking. UCSF’s Dr. Carlin Senter, chief of primary care sports medicine, provided expert insight on the science behind the trend. (Photo: Courtesy Photo)
UCSF’s Dr. Carlin Senter featured in New York Times for expert take on ‘Japanese walking’
The story, published in the New York Times Well section, explores the science behind interval walking training — a trending fitness method with long-term health benefits.
SAN FRANCISCO (July 31, 2025) — The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is proud to share an article from today’s New York Times featuring Dr. Carlin Senter.
The article, published on the front page of the Well section, highlights the benefits of “Japanese walking,” also known as interval walking training. Dr. Senter, chief of primary care sports medicine at UCSF, explains why the workout — which alternates periods of fast and slow walking — is an accessible and research-backed way to improve cardiovascular health, leg strength and overall fitness.
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