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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… Read More »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… Read More »Japanese Walking: Stop Counting Steps and Start Walking Smart

Powerwalking

In my mind, walking for exercise was something you did when you weren’t fit enough for “real” workouts. I pictured seniors in visors, speedwalking around the block. I thought the term “power walking” was an oxymoron. How could something as low-key as walking be powerful? Power walking takes the basic movement of walking and kicks… Read More »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,… Read More »Exercise routines to do while your coffee brews