topic: 202201252134- Try Backward Walking alias: tags:#permanent-note url: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/10/e040726
My writing (250-300 words)
It’s funny that we need a study to tell us what we knew as kids
It helps the body if you’re willing to be weird and move in weird ways. When you’re a kid- you try out all sorts of funny things. Hopping around. Walking silly. Floor is lava.
As adults, our movement is so simple. Literally straight-forward. We rarely go side to side, up and down, or backwards
Mix it up once in a while. Walk backwards, sideways or on your toes. It allows your body to try different things. It makes things slightly unpredictable.
A line from the study says: “Studies have shown that backward walking has a helpful effect on improving lower limb proprioception, gait synergy and improving limb balance”
In other words, it’s good for your balance and coordination. Which is great! I find that to be a very overlooked part of physical training