A video has gone viral of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a known fitness enthusiast, walking backward during her ...

However, walking backwards can be even better for your overall health. Reverse walking, retro walking or walking backwards can make you stronger and smarter. Studies suggest that walking backwards ...

It turns out backward walking or retro walking isn't just a fad but an ancient technique that originated in China thousands of years back, that has many benefits. A low-impact way to stave off ...

Naturally, I had to give it a go. So, I laced up my running shoes, hopped onto the treadmill, and committed to 30 days of daily 'retro walking'. Did anyone at my local gym bat an eyelid?

However, a recent social media post from a “fitfluencer” I follow opened my eyes, and ankles, to the benefits of retro walking. Or, to put it in layman’s terms, walking backwards.