Backwards walking gains traction for oldies

[3NUMBAS]

Walking is a common way of maintaining fitness during your golden years, but reversing your direction can amplify the benefits. National Geographic suggests that walking backward offers unique advantages for seniors over 60, from building strength and improving balance to sharpening mental clarity.

Studies show that backward walking (or “retro-walking”) engages underused muscle groups, enhances balance, and challenges the brain in ways that regular walkingcannot. Here, we’ll explore why this unconventional movement is gaining popularity among seniors, how it compares to traditional walking, and offer practical tips for integrating it safely into your fitness routine.

 

https://okdiario.com/metabolic/en/sports/training/neither-dance-nor-swim-seniors-over-60-should-do-this-exercise-to-boost-fitness-says-national-geographic-11639/

[3NUMBAS]

You might need wing mirrors on ya head

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9 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said:

backward walking

maintaining fitness during your golden years, but reversing your direction can amplify the benefits

No, no, no, don't encourage this behaviour. 

 

I don't want to see loads of elderly foreigners walking backwards down Jomtien Beach for their morning exercise 

 

[KhunLA]

Until you trip and break your hip.    As if walking forward in TH wasn't difficult enough at times.

[3NUMBAS]

The goons did it first

 

 

 

[Harrisfan]

Good for knees