Fun stats, real benefits, and why walking is one of the best habits you can build.
Walking is the most popular form of physical activity in the U.S. Over 60% of adults report walking for exercise or leisure at least once per week.
Women walk more than men overall.
Older adults (65+) walk at surprisingly high rates — over 50%.
Urban areas report the highest levels of walking participation.
Walking is often the #1 choice for people starting a new fitness routine.
Karate Walk builds on this by making walking more engaging, energizing, and full-body focused.
Calories burned depends on weight, pace, and terrain:
Average pace (3–4 mph): 100–140 calories per 30 minutes
Faster pace or incline: 150–200 calories per 30 minutes
Karate Walk adds upper-body movement and purposeful technique, which can increase intensity and overall calorie burn compared to normal walking.
Walking regularly can:
Reduce stress and support emotional wellness
Improve sleep quality and overall mood
Boost “feel-good” brain chemicals that help motivation and focus
Adding music can enhance the mood-lifting effects even more — turning a walk into an energizing reset.
In Japan, walking clubs are a common part of community wellness.
Nordic walking is extremely popular in Scandinavia.
In many “blue zones,” walking is part of daily life and longevity habits.
Walking is universal — and Karate Walk adds a fun, empowering twist.
One of the most famous long-distance walkers, Jean Béliveau, reportedly walked over 46,000 miles around the world.
Competitive race walking 10K times can be under 40 minutes.
Mass walking events have reached hundreds of thousands of participants.
Your challenge: what will your Karate Walk consistency streak be?
Walking is:
Low impact and joint-friendly
Easy to start, easy to maintain
Flexible — outdoors, indoors, treadmill, or at home
Karate Walk builds on walking by adding rhythm, coordination, and upper-body engagement.
