Backwards Treadmill Walking: How Many Minutes Should You Do?
Find out how little time you really need to walk backwards on a treadmill to reap benefits. […]
Strengthen Your Ankles 10 Ways; Best Way to Treat Ankle Sprains
There are 10 distinct ways to strengthen the ankles -- and the stronger your ankle joint the less likely you'll suffer a sprain or weakened ligaments. As a former personal trainer, I wasn't just helping [...]
Walk Backward on a Treadmill for Low Back Pain Relief
You can relieve your low back pain by walking backwards on a treadmill... ...but if you hold on, you'll sabotage this benefit! You need to stand upright and keep your hands off the rails. Walking [...]
Backward Walking on a Treadmill: Take Your Hands Off Rails!
Did you know you're wasting your time if you hold onto the rails when "walking" backwards on a treadmill? Watch someone doing this. How does their posture look? I’m a former certified personal trainer, and [...]
Running Backwards on a Treadmill: Pros and Cons
It’s rare to see someone jogging or running backwards on a treadmill. But every time I see someone doing this, he or she is holding onto the rails! This is a key point because when [...]
Should You Hold Onto Treadmill while Walking Backwards?
Find out why you should not hold onto a treadmill while walking backwards... Nearly every time when I see someone walking backwards on a treadmill, that individual is holding onto the side rails. When I [...]