New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Walking 10,000 steps a day is often considered the gold standard for fitness. From lowering the risk of dementia and heart disease to improving mood, it has been linked to multiple health benefits. But according to a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, there's another walking method that could deliver even greater results, and in less time.

In an Instagram post shared on September 7, Dr Saurabh Sethi highlighted a Japanese walking technique called interval walking, which he says is more beneficial than the traditional step goal.

This method involves alternating 3 minutes of slow walking with 3 minutes of brisk walking - as if you're hurrying to an important meeting. Dr Sethi recommends doing...