Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Head into any gym, and you may find someone walking backward on a treadmill or pedaling in reverse on an elliptical machine. 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.
The more we can add in varied movement into our day-to-day activities or in the gym, it’s so much more beneficial for the body.” How to start a backward-walking routine Retro movement is hardly a new idea. People in China have been walking backward for centuries for physical and mental health. Moving backward is also common in sports — think soccer players and referees.