How walking backwards could benefit your future! Try it for these cognitive improvements. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Walking backwards or retro-walking may sound like an eccentric hobby,
00:03but research is now showing it has real benefits for your health and brain.
00:07According to the BBC, retro-walking dates back to the 19th century,
00:11with one man famously walking backwards from San Francisco to New York in 1915 for a $20,000 bet.
00:17Today, studies show it can improve everything from physical strength to cognitive abilities.
00:22Backwards walking can strengthen ankles, reduce lower back pain,
00:25and even improve memory and reaction time.
00:28Just 10 to 15 minutes of retro-walking a day can boost flexibility and alleviate back pain.
00:33It's also used in sports training to improve agility and protect athletes from injury.
00:37And believe it or not, walking backwards burns more calories than forward walking.
00:41The benefits are clear, so consider taking a step back, literally.