Retrowalking?
02-21-2013, 05:25 AM
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Retrowalking?
Has anyone tried walking backwards as part of their exercise routine?
I hear it burns more calories, less impact on knees, and increases balance.
I have tried it a few times and it takes a bit of getting used to but I can feel muscles that have been worked that I haven't felt in a long time!
I hear it burns more calories, less impact on knees, and increases balance.
I have tried it a few times and it takes a bit of getting used to but I can feel muscles that have been worked that I haven't felt in a long time!
02-26-2013, 03:06 AM
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LOL :-)
It really isn't as difficult as it sounds as long as you prepare. On a treadmill would be great but I don't use one. I map out a section of my walk where I can do it with little risk. I make note of what landmarker I pass when I need to turn around. It's a flat, smooth and straight trail. It's also a section that few people use. I get about 400 steps in.
It really isn't as difficult as it sounds as long as you prepare. On a treadmill would be great but I don't use one. I map out a section of my walk where I can do it with little risk. I make note of what landmarker I pass when I need to turn around. It's a flat, smooth and straight trail. It's also a section that few people use. I get about 400 steps in.
