You’ll flip when you see the very real physical and mental health benefits of turning your steps around.
But how about walking backward?
“That said, walking backward is uniquely more challenging than walking ‘normally.'”
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Read on to see how to step up your walking workout by taking it back.
It’s entirely different, Nitschke says.
Otherwise, anyone who can safely walk forward could practice walking backward, Nitschke says.
Nitschke recommends adding a few minutes of backward walking to your warmup and cooldown.
But don’t think your options end at walking backward.
Frequent walking can help you live longer, boost your mood, strengthen your joints and muscles and more.
Furthermore, walking backward can improve your coordination, increase your physical endurance and sharpen your brain.
But if walking isn’t your thing, don’t fretyour favorite exercise also provides great benefits.
