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Science-backed insights on rucking, hiking, and walking performance.

The Science Behind Shinshu Interval Walking

Professor Hiroshi Nose's interval walking protocol has 20+ years of clinical evidence. Here's what the research shows and how Hiko implements it.

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How Terrain Affects Calorie Burn While Rucking

Different surfaces change your energy expenditure by 10-100%. Here's what the science says about terrain coefficients and why Hiko tracks 9 terrain types.

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Walking Intensity Matters More Than Duration: The Copenhagen City Heart Study

The Copenhagen City Heart Study followed 7,308 healthy adults and found that walking pace — not walking time — is the strongest predictor of reduced mortality. Here's what this means for rucking and interval walking.

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The Researchers Behind Interval Walking Training: Prof. Nose, Prof. Masuki, and 20 Years of Science

Meet the scientists who created IWT. Professor Hiroshi Nose and Professor Shizue Masuki at Shinshu University have spent 20+ years proving that interval walking improves health outcomes in adults of all ages.

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