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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stephen Wade

I’m a biomechanist. This is why we should all start walking backwards

Looking to revitalise your fitness routine? A straightforward yet impactful method could be to start walking backwards.

While a brisk forward walk offers myriad benefits – strengthening bones, building muscle, boosting cardiovascular health, and easing stress – its familiar rhythm can become monotonous. This is where retro walking, or reverse walking, presents a compelling alternative.

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