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Contributed by: DR. SEAN REIF D.C. on 7/24/2008

Your balance increases. Your hearing increases. Your peripheral vision increases. It burns up to 1/5 more calories than traditional jogging. But the downside is being "blind-sided". You don't have eyes in the back of your head. So, go someplace safe, a football field or a track, and cut down the chances of obstacles "jumping out at you."

It's a good way to cross train and take stress off other parts of the body. It strengthens the cardiovascular system, while taking pressure off potentially injured joints, such as the knee or ankle. Dr. Sean Reif D.C. comments, "When I run my Half-Marathons, I run 10- 15 % backwards to rest the "forward muscles". I learned the skill while recovering from a rugby knee injury."

Newcomers to walking backwards can have a partner who warns of potential potholes, sign, or cars, street gutters, and other runners and bikers. Start at a track and just follow the lines. It strange that's true, but it's just a workout from a different perspective.

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posted on 7/24/2008 @ 5:06:33 PM

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GET ACTIVE WITH VIGOR: Our bodies are made for motion, and the more we use it the more our BODIES like it. You want to include “AEROBIC exercise” for a sustained 10 minutes or more. She will be timing you with a clock or watch. Keep it VIGOROUS and keep PACE. Hand in hand, arms in arms your PARTNER keeps you going, and going, and “GOING!” & “coming.” You will also want to include STRENGTH training. It increases BONE DENSITY and INCREASES METABOLISM. Keep it up! Stretching improves FLEXIBILITY and prevents injury.

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