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Going Backward to Go Forward: The Fitness Wonders of Retroambulation

Sam B

Walking backwards is in the health and fitness news again.  See this CBC piece about the benefits of it here, “Walking backwards might ‘look a little weird,’ but it could be just the exercise you need.”

The CBC interviews focus on the benefits for older adults.  Walking backwards can help older adults improve balance and avoid falls. It also helps with strengthening ankles,  knees,  and feet.

I blogged about too a couple of years ago when I was doing it for physio,

Walking backwards, sure, but why?

Feet in khaki coloured sneakers,  low socks, and denim caprice on a wooden boardwalk

Thanks Microsoft copilot for the title!

Also,  have you tried it? Let us know in the comments.

Published by Sam B

Philosopher, feminist, parent, and cyclist! Co-founder of Fit Is a Feminist Issue, co-author of Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, published by Greystone Books.

One thought on “Going Backward to Go Forward: The Fitness Wonders of Retroambulation”

  1. Retroambulation. From Copilot?? What a great word. I sometimes retrorun, which someone told me once is good to balance out the body somehow. I do it when my hamstrings are feeling tight and when I need some levity in my run!

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