‘Slow jogging’: the perfect trend for people who want to get into exercise

The slow jogging trend was originally developed by a Japanese researcher named Hiroaki Tanaka.

Stephen Garland for 28 September 2026 7 min read Caption: Exercise doesn’t always have to be intense to improve health. Photo credit: Unsplash Avid runners are often chasing speed. Whether that’s improving their 5K or shaving seconds off their marathon time to nail a personal best. The idea that exercise should involve pushing further, harder or faster has long been embedded in fitness culture.