Walking backwards for exercise, also called retro walking, has many research-proven benefits that can help improve flexibility, strength, and brain health. As an exercise drill, retro walking can be ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? "This type of activity engages different muscles and challenges your ...

Going to the gym is the one time for me to get out of my head and into my body, so I don’t take much notice of the people around me. Something that’s been catching my attention recently, though, is ...

Picture this – you’re at the park and see someone walking backwards on the path, looking completely focused and intentional about it. Your first thought might be that they’re lost or confused, but ...

You may have seen people walking backwards on the treadmill at the gym—sometimes on an incline, and sometimes flat—and thought they looked absurd. But they haven’t lost their minds. They’ve just ...