India, March 6 -- Walking is one of the fundamental baseline activities to prevent a sedentary lifestyle. The importance of walking has been reiterated time and again. If you have been swamped by work lately, even a simple walk a day at least helps you stay fit and active. Your step count is invaluable for your health.

But have you ever thought about walking backwards? Walking backwards has never been considered as a vigorous mainstream fitness activity. Generally, it's seen in school races and children's games, mostly because it's so challenging to walk backwards and keep balance, that there's a lighthearted fun in it- children often break out giggling.

But it turns out it's not all fun and games, and it actually has serious benefits. ...