Tuesday, January 14

Tag: strangers

Does Walking Backwards on a Treadmill Actually Do Anything?

Does Walking Backwards on a Treadmill Actually Do Anything?

Health and Mediacal
I'm normally one to mind my own company at the fitness center. It's my me time, so I do not truly issue myself with what others are doing. (Plus, looking at complete strangers is impolite!). Just recently, I discovered something that made my head naturally turn: People strolling in reverse on the treadmill.After experiencing a number of circumstances of this reverse walking, I got curious and decreased a web search bunny hole. Ends up, it's not simply a thing at my health club-- in reverse strolling is a TikTok pattern too.Influencers on social have actually made all sorts of claims about it, stating it's excellent for easing knee discomfort, reducing injuries at that joint, and enhancing your hamstrings. Because these aren't physical fitness pros talking, I was naturally a little doubtful...