{"id":990,"date":"2024-08-01T17:33:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T17:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellnessfamilycare.com\/wellnessdev2\/?p=990"},"modified":"2024-08-01T17:33:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T17:33:54","slug":"more-backwards-walking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellnessfamilycare.com\/wellnessdev2\/more-backwards-walking\/","title":{"rendered":"More Backwards Walking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know, I know, we have talked about this before in our newsletter, but there are so many benefits to backwards walking that I am going to bring it up again. Summer is the easiest time to give it a try, so I (Dr. Dave) thought I&#8217;d bring it up one more time.<br>It doesn\u2019t require any equipment and proponents report that it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>speeds up the body\u2019s metabolism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increases energy levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharpens the senses and mental clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improves coordination &amp; balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>boosts body consciousness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adds variety to your training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthens less used leg muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decreases lower back pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>puts less strain on the knees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improves sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthens the heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>I have been recommending it to any members of our practice over the past 2 years with foot and knee issues and have seen significant improvement in many of them with this very simple exercise. It can be performed on a treadmill set at a slow speed, in a long hallway or outside. It can be done with a walker, if you have any balance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If done outside, I recommend going to an outdoor track, so the painted lines can allow you to monitor your progress without having to swivel your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are walking backwards, try taking as long a stride as possible- swinging your arms as you walk. Start with 5 minutes of continuous backwards walking, but build up to 10 minutes three to four times a week. It does wonders for strengthening your posterior chain, improving your posture and strengthening your core and some often underdeveloped muscles in your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is something that I have added to my regular weekly routine for maintaining my body, and I know Dr. Corey has too! To watch our new You Tube video on &#8220;Backwards Walking&#8221;, <strong><em>click here  <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d7j1FoWCMSg\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d7j1FoWCMSg<\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>. Try it today and make this part of your wellness practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I know, I know, we have talked about this before in our newsletter, but there are so many benefits to backwards walking that I am going to bring it up again. 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