Walking is the most common way for people to get exercise. But what if your daily walk could be more than just counting steps? What if you could do a structured, adaptable, and data-driven workout without going to the gym, hiring a personal trainer, or using complicated equipment?
The idea behind Aruku is to have a smart interval walking coach that you can use on your smartwatch.
Walking is the easiest and most sustainable way for many busy adults to get some exercise. But even walking every day can stop being helpful if it doesn't have structure, intensity, or progression.
A lot of walking apps count steps. Aruku goes even further by giving you interval-based coaching that helps you get the most out of your fat burning, heart health, and metabolic health by guiding you through fast and slow phases.
Aruku turns your smartwatch into a personal walking coach. The app uses your device's sensors for things like pace, heart rate, and motion to:
- Figure out when you're moving quickly or slowly
- Give you real-time tips on how to change your pace
Change to fit your fitness level over time
Aruku uses sensor data and lightweight AI models to customize your workout behind the scenes. This is how:
Interval Detection -
Aruku watches your heart rate and accelerometer patterns to figure out what stage of walking you're in right now.
Adaptive Coaching -
The app learns about your fitness level and recovery rate over time and changes your goals to keep you moving forward.
Minimal Disruption
You can get feedback through vibrations on your watch and cues on the screen, so you can stay focused and hands-free.
Aruku is more than just a timer for fitness. It's a smart feedback loop between your body, your wearable, and your goals.
It's clear from the science that alternating between fast and slow walking can improve endurance, burn fat, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health, especially for adults in their 40s and 50s
But people don't know when to speed up, when to slow down, or how to stay consistent, which stops them. Aruku fixes that with structure, feedback, and support, all from your wrist.
This adaptability makes interval walking accessible for all ages.
Like any structured workout, interval walking requires timing and consistency. Counting minutes, tracking pace, and knowing when to switch phases can distract you from actually enjoying the walk.
