Now, the coolest thing you can do is walk backward on a treadmill there are clips of it that have nearly two million views without faceplanting or soaring into nearby exercise equipment.
Head into any gym, and you may find someone walking backward on a treadmill. While some may be employing reverse motion as part of a physical therapy regimen, others may be doing so to boost their physical fitness and overall health, according to CNN. “I think it’s amazing to add in some backwards motion to your day. People are sitting way too much today, plus they lack varied movement,” said Grayson Wickham, a physical therapist at Lux Physical Therapy and Functional Medicine in New York City.
Retro walking, the term for walking backward, works different muscles and also helps you gain strength. Here’s how to get started, according to experts.