In 2022, to the delight of ironic Internet users, he “discovered” walking again. The #HotGirlWalk trend was very popular there, and millions of women, but also men, went on walks, commemorated by reports posted online. The health benefits of daily walking were touted, and the trend quickly spread to , where treadmills were used. However, ordinary walking quickly became boring. Now it was decided to go a step further and reverse the old trend by 180 degrees, literally.
The latest trend on TikTok. More and more people do this at the gym. What for?
What is the hottest trend taking over gyms? By walking on a treadmill… backwards. Apparently, classic runs or marches facing the device have become out of fashion, but this trend is not as absurd and senseless as one might suspect. Although to outsiders it sometimes resembles scenes straight from “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and a skit about the Ministry of Silly Walks, it is praised not only by treadmill and gym enthusiasts, but also by fitness experts and trainers.
– This is the best thing you can do to strengthen your knees – emphasizes on TikTok @kali.ot, which has been promoting this form of activity for a long time. – By walking backwards, you strengthen muscles that you do not use every day – he adds, while noting that doing so can increase knee stability and prevent injuries.
Walking backwards may look funny, but experts praise it. It has many benefits
Experts also share this opinion. As personal trainer Michael Hamlin noted in an interview with Bustle, walking backwards can have a beneficial effect on balance, coordination of movements, and even spatial awareness. These are not the only benefits. – [Chodzenie do tyłu – red.] requires increased focus and concentration, which can potentially stimulate the brain – Hamlin.
A sedentary lifestyle and, above all, daily routine cause our body to get used to certain positions and movements, which has an impact on the body. – This can lead to muscle tension, joint stiffness and, consequently, joint wear, pain and injury. The more variety in movement we introduce into everyday life or the gym, the better it is for the body – emphasizes physiotherapist Grayson Wickham in the interview.
Source: Gazeta
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