so what's w/ walking backwards on the treadmill

[Boybert]

is there some real benefit to this that I am oblivious of? I just think it's kinda funny looking when I see people do this at the gym. You know where I'd be if I did that? Probably in the trainer's office, front and center


"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"


Debbie

 

[Miss Lee]

I can tell you where I'd be if I did that--on my a$$--LOL!!

Michele

 

[Fit_mommy]

Walking backwards!?! Crap, I can hardly walk FORWARDS on a treadmill w/o holding on! LOL

 

[nancy324]

I've seen that a few times. I guess they think they're using their leg muscles in a different way. I think people who do that don't do separate strength training. They try to make running/walking on the treadmill into a muscle toning activity, which, in my opinion, is a very poor substitute for squats, lunges, etc.

In short, they could use a good Cathe workout.

-Nancy

 

[libra01971]

I do it squatting! I feel it in my hams and it gets my heartrate way up! (I, of course, slow way down to do this!)

 

[dreamyjeanie]

It does work different muscles(the few times I've tried it), but I sure wouldn't do it in public. At least at home I won't have any witnesses to how ridiculous I look. I'm already self conscience enough just going forward on the TM at the gym.

Jean