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Wlaking backwards for health, fitness and brain benefits

Tired of your walking routine? Put it in reverse to reap new benefits

Here’s something that might shake things up: Try walking backward. Yes, really. And no, this isn’t some fitness gimmick. Walking in reverse (sometimes called retro walking) has genuine benefits that go beyond just making your neighbors think you’ve lost it. Research shows it can improve your hamstring flexibility, boost your balance, fix your posture, and… Les mer "Tired of your walking routine? Put it in reverse to reap new benefits

Japanese Walking: Stop Counting Steps and Start Walking Smart

The 10,000-step goal started as a marketing gimmick in 1965. A Japanese company needed a catchy number to sell pedometers around the Tokyo Olympics. They picked 10,000 because the Japanese character for it looks like a walking person. Meanwhile, Japanese researchers have proved there’s a much smarter way to walk. While we obsess over step… Les mer "Japanese Walking: Stop Counting Steps and Start Walking Smart

Powerwalking

I mitt hode var det å gå for å trene noe man gjorde når man ikke var i god nok form til "ekte" trening. Jeg så for meg eldre mennesker i visir som gikk rundt kvartalet. Jeg trodde begrepet "power walking" var en selvmotsigelse. Hvordan kunne noe så lavmælt som å gå være kraftfullt? Power walking tar den grunnleggende bevegelsen av å gå og... Les mer "Powerwalking

Exercise routines to do while your coffee brews

Why just stand around waiting for your morning brew to drip through? Those few minutes are the perfect window for sneaking in some energizing exercises. No fancy equipment is needed. From pulse-pumping countertop push-ups to balance-building single-leg stands, you can do plenty of quick, effective moves while the coffee is in the making. Stretch, strengthen,… Les mer "Exercise routines to do while your coffee brews