Walking backward (also called retro walking) is quickly becoming a new wellness buzz—and it’s not just some quirky trend. If ...

One of the key benefits of walking backward is the way it activates muscles that are often underused during forward walking.

While there are endless ways to log your steps, whether on an incline or in timed intervals, this TikTok trend, also known as ...

Walking backwards, it turns out ... out in the world where all sorts of obstacles could be in my path (and people could see and laugh at me). I also decided not to attempt to backwards walk ...

There’s science to back that up: a 2018 study found that backwards walking improved back muscle activity for people with lower back pain – which led researchers to conclude that backwards ...

"Walking backwards can be incredibly challenging as there is an higher risk of tripping, falling or colliding with obstacles or other people," notes Barr. "You'll be tiring out these areas more as ...

There’s a saying: “Go backwards to spring forward.” I never really got it until I started literally walking backwards. It all clicked when I was recovering from eye surgery and looking for ...

Imagine walking backward to boost your brainpower and protect your knees—sounds unconventional, right? Reverse walking, the simple act of stepping backward, is gaining traction as a fitness hack ...

However, walking backwards can be even better for your overall health. Reverse walking, retro walking or walking backwards can make you stronger and smarter. Studies suggest that walking backwards ...

Just 10–15 minutes of backward walking can provide a solid cardiovascular workout and help with weight management. Because it’s not something most people do every day, walking backward engages ...