"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 ...

(Plus, staring at strangers is rude!). But recently, I noticed something that made my head instinctively turn: People walking backwards on the treadmill. After witnessing several instances of this ...

According to clinical exercise specialist André Noël Potvin (via CBC), walking backwards is beneficial for people with back, ...

Backwards walking is a joint-friendly exercise, making it especially helpful for those with arthritis or joint pain. For some people who have pain walking or doing any weight-bearing exercise ...

SCAN THE CARDIO section of your gym, and you'll see a smattering of regulars hitting their treadmill runs, while even more people embark on short warm-up strolls at lower speeds. More and more ...

Scientists also previously found that walking backwards boosts your short-term memory. Studies show that retro walking can ...

"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 ...

SCAN THE CARDIO section of your gym, and you'll see a smattering of regulars hitting their treadmill runs, while even more people embark on short warm-up strolls at lower speeds. More and more lately, ...