Walking backwards is more challenging than forwards, offering benefits like improved knee health, better balance, and enhanced mental agility.  Saturday, Jul 12, 2025.

Walking backward, or retrowalking, can do a lot for your body and even your brain. Research has shown that this simple activity that you can do at home yields plenty of healthy benefits.

Retro walking, the term for walking backward, works different muscles and also helps you gain strength. Here’s how to get started, according to experts.