Number 1) on my list for improving walking skills is walking backwards, mostly because it forces us to think about how we move on our feet and hold our bodies. It can help with balance and co-ordination, relieve poor postural habits, and stressed knees, and strengthen shin, calf and ankle muscles and tendons (tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, achilles tendon).
Newby: Try a few steps hanging onto a wall. Rest. A few more steps. Rest. Repeat a few more times.
More confident: On a treadmill at slowest speed for 5 minutes. Increase speed with capability.
It's a breeze: Anywhere it feels safe—you won't run into things, trip, or be run into. Keep your senses alert!
Athlete: Run. Many field sports require quick changes of direction. Incorporating running backwards into your drills, if you don't already, will increase your directional stability.
Newby: Try a few steps hanging onto a wall. Rest. A few more steps. Rest. Repeat a few more times.
More confident: On a treadmill at slowest speed for 5 minutes. Increase speed with capability.
It's a breeze: Anywhere it feels safe—you won't run into things, trip, or be run into. Keep your senses alert!
Athlete: Run. Many field sports require quick changes of direction. Incorporating running backwards into your drills, if you don't already, will increase your directional stability.
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