Trying to lose weight? Try walking BACKWARDS on a treadmill - Daily Mail

One fitness researcher says the bizarre trick — which he admits is tricky — brings 'increased health benefits'.

One fitness researcher says walking backwards brings 'increased health benefits'.

Mr McNamara said the activity burns 40 per cent more energy than walking forwards at the same speed?

One of the other major benefits of walking backwards, according to Mr McNamara, relates to improving stability and balance.

Writing in The Conversation, Mr McNamara said: 'Walking backwards is simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. .

'So, how can you add walking backwards into your exercise regimen.

People who don't want to run backwards can still make walking more difficult — by dragging weights along with them.  

The NHS says people should do two-and-a-half hours of moderate-intensity physical exercise per week

A good rule is that 1 minute of vigorous activity provides the same health benefits as 2 minutes of moderate activity