Reverse running is one of the biggest fitness trends of 2022. But jogging backwards isn't actually new – experts have used it for years as a conditioning tool for runners.

Reverse running is one of the biggest fitness trends of 2022. But jogging backwards isn't actually new u2013 experts have used it for years as a conditioning tool for runners.

Reverse running: how running backwards can reduce injury risk

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I’m a chronic overstrider and going in reverse forced me to shorten my steps significantly. I also found myself lifting my feet more than usual to avoid twisting my ankles – something I should try to do more often

Running backwards feels as bonkers as it sounds.

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