Walking backwards might 'look a little weird,' but it could be just the exercise you need

Videos and tutorials about walking backwards have been popping up on social media recently, but biomechanist Janet Dufek has been studying this form of exercise for about 20 years.

Walking backwards might 'look a little weird,' but it could be just the exercise you need
A woman walks backwards along a sunlit path.

Videos and tutorials about walking backwards have been popping up on social media recently, but biomechanist Janet Dufek has been studying this form of exercise for about 20 years.