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Walking funny and hitting yourself isn’t for everyone. But some people swear by this new TikTok health trend

The Independent Health · 15 October 2026 at 13:04

Walking funny and hitting yourself isn’t for everyone. But some people swear by this new TikTok health trend

Science Correspondent Julia Musto commits to ‘lymphatic walking’ - a TikTok trend that’s supposed to improve circulation, fight puffiness, boost energy and elevate your mood

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Walking funny and hitting yourself isn’t for everyone. But some people swear by this new TikTok health trend

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