Sounds like magic, right?

The benefits of walking backward:

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It can be easily modified to suit your fitness level, goals, and workout schedule.

woman and man both doing backward treadmill walking workout on TikTok

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Research indicates that backward walking can be a stellar exercise for improving yourgait, functional mobility, and balance.

It’s also an extraordinary option for individuals withknee osteoarthritis,ACL reconstruction therapy, andback pain.

It [allows] blood flow to increase to the region without as much risky joint stress."

“This can help increase the endurance of your calves,” he says.

Backward treadmill walking may even improve your posture.

She notes that her posture has greatly improvedin fact, it’s “nearly perfect.”

Another TikTok user andonline personal trainer @coach_albet dubsbackward walking a total “game-changer” for him.

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As with any new form of training, safety is key.