Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward.

Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits : stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few. But like any workout, hoofing it for your health may feel repetitive and even boring after a while.

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Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, adds variety to an exercise routine. Turning around not only provides a change of view, but also makes different demands on your body.

Janet Dufek , a biomechanist and faculty member at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has researched the mechanics of both walking and landin