Viral 12-3-30 Treadmill Trend May Burn More Fat Than Running, Researchers Say<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Personally, I use walking as a way to reset \u2014 it clears my head, lowers stress and keeps my body moving<\/a> even on days when I\u2019m not training hard,” Los Angeles-based celebrity personal trainer Kollins Ezekh told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n To try it out, begin with a calm six-minute warm-up, accelerate to a brisk walk for 60 minutes, and finish with a six-minute cooldown to transition the body back to a resting state.<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A new walking trend called the 6-6-6 method uses a simple change in routine to promote weight loss and heart health.<\/p>\n While the workout is often done at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m., that timing is flexible and used primarily to anchor the routine in a daily schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n Walking is one of the simplest and most overlooked forms of exercise, Ezekh noted. “For a lot of people, just having that clear framework makes it easier to stay consistent.”<\/p>\n As far as risks, he said there aren\u2019t many \u2014 but he warned against jumping into the trend too aggressively. Those with knee, hip or foot issues should exercise caution.<\/p>\n “Posture and proper shoes are really important,” Ezekh added.<\/p>\n The trend involves a short warm-up and wind-down to help transition the body to and from a resting state.<\/p>\n While walking can be a great foundation, the body still needs strength training, mobility and variety, the expert pointed out.<\/p>\n “I\u2019d look at this trend as a starting point, not the finish line,” Ezekh said. “Use it to build consistency, then add on.”<\/p>\n Forget 10,000 Steps \u2014 Research Reveals The Real Number You Need For Better Health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “The real benefit is in making movement a part of your lifestyle, in a way that\u2019s sustainable.”<\/p>\n Like the 12-3-30 treadmill method, which may burn more fat than running, the 6-6-6 challenge emphasizes consistency over intensity.<\/p>\n Research from official health organizations confirms the benefits of regular walking, including management of blood pressure and cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n For most people, this style of exercise also lands in Zone 2, a training zone that Carmine Ciliento, a fitness manager at Crunch Fitness in New York, previously told Fox News Digital can be achieved by brisk walking.<\/p>\n Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Exercise at this intensity burns roughly 65% of calories from fat, according to Cleveland Clinic, making the 6-6-6 method an efficient fat-burning activity without the burnout of extreme training.<\/p>\n Like the 12-3-30 treadmill method, the 6-6-6 challenge emphasizes consistency over intensity.<\/p>\n As with some of the other popular walking trends, there have been no formal clinical trials of the 6-6-6 routine itself, but walking is already backed by extensive science.<\/p>\n Research from the National Institutes of Health has shown that regular walking improves cardiovascular health<\/a>, lowers blood pressure and helps manage cholesterol.<\/p>\n For more Health articles, visit\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>www.foxnews.com\/health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.<\/p>\n This means a single hour-long walk a few times per week can put someone on track to meet that benchmark.<\/p>\n![\"Women](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ebe18c9197750a79b1e0c5c6237bea09.jpeg\"\/)
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