Walking backward for just 30 seconds every morning, or retro walking, can boost brain function, improve balance, strengthen muscles, and support joint health. It may also burn more calories and ...

Most people head into the gym ready to lift, run, or maybe squeeze in a set of lunges. What you don’t usually expect to see is someone walking backward with total focus, step after step, as if they’ve ...

Fitness expert says walking backwards activates different muscles, burns more calories, and improves stability, offering a ...

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical ...

Janet Dufek, a professor at the School of Integrated Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, poses at the school, Sept. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP ...

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger ...