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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… Läs mer om "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… Läs mer om "Japanese Walking: Stop Counting Steps and Start Walking Smart

Powerwalking

I mitt huvud var promenader något man gjorde när man inte var i tillräckligt bra form för "riktiga" träningspass. Jag föreställde mig pensionärer i visir som speedwalkade runt kvarteret. Jag tyckte att termen "power walking" var en oxymoron. Hur kan något så enkelt som att gå vara kraftfullt? Power walking tar den grundläggande rörelsen av att gå och sparkar... Läs mer om "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,… Läs mer om "Exercise routines to do while your coffee brews