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 ways to ...

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It goes by many names, such as retropedalling, retro walking, retro motion and reverse walking. Whatever you call it, backward walking is a world health trend that has been linked to a surprising ...

Walking backwards for exercise, also called retro walking, has many research-proven benefits that can help improve ...

I’m typically one to mind my own business at the gym. It’s my me time, so I don’t really concern myself with what others are doing. (Plus, staring at strangers is rude!). But recently, I noticed ...

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 ...

What if taking a few steps back could propel your health forward? Walking backward for 10 to 15 minutes a few times a week can unlock several surprising benefits for your body and mind, recent studies ...

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 ...