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  • Walking is the Best Medicine

    They say a good walk every day is the same as taking an anti-depressant. So if you are feeling depressed, why not try walking? Need an extra workout? Walking backward is all the rage in China. You could also try a weight vest, speed walking, or Nordic Walking for a more intense workout.
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Studies on Backward Walking or Running

By Cari Haus On January 28, 2009 Under Backward Walking
  1. Flynn T.W., et.al., Comparison of cardiopulmonary responses to forward and backward running. Med. Sci. Sports Exer. 26:89-94, 1994.
  2. Winter D.A., Pluck N. and Yang J.F., Backward walking: a simple reversal of forward walking? J. Mot Behav. 21: 219-305, 1989.
  3. Grasso R., Bianchi,L. and Lacquanti F. Motor patterns for human gait: Backward versus forward locomotion. J Neurophysiol. Oct; 80(4):1868-85.1998.
  4. Arata A.W. Kinematic and kinetic evaluation of high speed backward running. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado USA

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