How ultra-slow jogging can speed up your fitness
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Freelance marketer Edmund Yeo starts every day with a session of super-slow jogging.
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- Ultra-slow jogging is a low-impact way for older people and beginners to exercise safely, with less joint strain than running.
- Lions Befrienders has made it part of its ageing centres and launched Relay Majulah 2026 to bring the public and seniors together for regular sessions.
- Doctors say it can improve heart health and fitness, but warn against overdoing it early. Consistency, enjoyment and safe progress matter most.
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SINGAPORE – Slow jogging in place, at a cadence of not more than 180 beats per minute, is an exercise trend that is picking up speed.
Also known as “ultra-slow jogging”, “slogging” or “niko niko running”, slow jogging is suitable for older people or those who want to exercise with less risk of injury.