Walking backwards

Walking Backwards Stimulate Your Fitness IQ By Walking Backwards The same old routines in any fitness regimen can get old fast. The body continuously adapts and may be very slow in breaking through plateaus if novelty is not introduced at specific periods within a fitness cycle. One of the easiest ways to break our muscle memory is to change the focus of how we contract our muscles, forcing our joint receptors to sense our movement differently. Instead of walking forward, walk backward…

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Walking backward might seem silly, but it’s good for your body and mind. Let’s look at the health benefits.

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It’s a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. But did you know that walking backwards can be just as beneficial – if not more so? In fact, here are ten reasons why you

What if simply changing the direction you are walking could actually REDUCE your arthritis pain? It can be as easy as walking backwards! A recent study showed

Walking backward has various health benefits but requires getting used to it. Start slow and once you feel more confident, you can begin to speed things up. It is better to practice indoors to avoid crashing into obstacles or falling over. Keep your chest and head upright as you walk backwards and resist the urge to look over your shoulders.

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Walking in reverse is less stressful on the joints and can add bouts of increased intensity.

A certified trainer breaks down the benefits of walking backwards on a treadmill and how to safely add it to your fitness routine.