Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

Native

(7,276 posts)

11. Similar but vastly different in that it's the 4 minute mark that rebuilds the heart (according to the research).....

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 01:53 PM

Nov 8

Japanese walking is based on 3 minute intervals. According to the research on Norwegian 4x4: "Four minutes is the sweet spot. It’s long enough to let your heart reach full output, but short enough that you can repeat it several times." And that's why you see your heart begin to repair itself.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

erronis BootinUp

22 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Science shows that 4 minutes is the perfect dose to heal the heart. [View all] BootinUp Nov 8 OP

Those cold, long, dark winters are certainly conducive to this research... Kudos, Norway hlthe2b Nov 8 #1

True, made me chuckle. Nt BootinUp Nov 8 #2

Wonder how they keep their birthrate in line.... erronis Nov 8 #14

Thanks for this, important to know. ❤ appalachiablue Nov 8 #3

Sure. BootinUp Nov 8 #4

Sounds like the Japanese walk. Baitball Blogger Nov 8 #5

pretty similar I'm sure. BootinUp Nov 8 #6

Similar but vastly different in that it's the 4 minute mark that rebuilds the heart (according to the research)..... Native Nov 8 #11

Thanks for this rickford66 Nov 8 #7

Has anyone upgraded to access the worksheet? Native Nov 8 #8

No. But I would suggest the worksheet is not really needed. What is needed, is BootinUp Nov 8 #9

I edited my post. Check out the guide I found. It seems very comprehensive, and it outlines how to work up to using the Native Nov 8 #10

Bingo. I had been doing the Japanese style walk but today I will switch to Norweigan. Thanks. c-rational Nov 8 #17

KR&B ms liberty Nov 8 #12

Kick orangecrush Nov 8 #13

Generation 100 + 4 x 4... ultralite001 Nov 8 #15

We need something like this for the mass anger and delusion in the USA. progressoid Nov 8 #16

Ever heard of a dammit doll? 🤓😉 littlemissmartypants Nov 8 #19

Thanks xuplate Nov 8 #18

💪❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 8 #20

It seems like a more rigid version of HITT. BobTheSubgenius Nov 9 #21

I would say it's more specific for treating BootinUp Nov 9 #22