India, Nov. 24 -- As people increasingly look for low-impact workouts that fit into their daily routine, walking remains a favourite. But even this basic activity has variations that can dramatically change the results. Mansi Grover, a 38-year-old woman, says she lost inches by switching to a Japanese walking method, a style she insists boosts calorie burn much more than the way most of us normally walk. (Also read: Fitness coach says men over 35 can go from 'dad bod' to shredded in 90 days with 5 simple steps: 'Walk after every meal' )

In her November 15 Instagram post, she wrote, "If you think walking doesn't give results. it's because you haven't tried the Japanese way of walking. This method activates your core, improves posture, and...