The exercise — also known as retro walking — improves balance, reduces joint pain and strengthens under-used muscle groups.

How does walking build muscle? While walking builds some muscle, it isn't the big, bulky muscle mass that comes from spending a lot of time in the gym. Rather, walking creates a leaner muscle tone ...

So, what is this magical walking technique? It’s called retro walking. No, this doesn’t just entail walking like they did in ...

5-minute warm-up on flat ground at a 1 to 3 RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)– or 2 to 3 mph. 2-minute uphill push outdoors, or at an 8 to 12 percent incline, at 8 to 9 RPE – or 3 to 4.5 mph. Recover ...

“Doing an activity that we aren’t used to challenges muscles to become stronger through adaptation,” says Tim Donnelly, a physical therapist and rehab regional manager with the Illinois Bone & Joint ...

Biking is generally a more intense physical activity than walking on flat ground. But other factors can determine which is best for your health and fitness goals.