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, 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 ...

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.

“A recent study showed that walking backwards on a treadmill, also known as ‘retro-walking,’ demonstrated more favorable results for lowering cardiovascular disease risk, including markers ...