Running Back Burn Calories Faster?

When run, usually people will move forward toward the front of the alias. But according to some studies, leading to a running back or the back can give extra benefit of being able to burn calories faster than running forward.

The thought of people running in the park with the retreat probably would look funny. But in London, this technique increasingly popular lately and the more who do it in city parks without having to feel ashamed even though I berlarinya look strange.

One of the coaches ran back in London, Karl Twomey said there are several benefits to be gained by running toward the rear. One of them protects the ankles, because this section will hold a smaller load than when running toward the front.

Twomey had just started practicing running back since September 2010, when she was training to run a marathon. Starting from a trial and error, he also ran back and resolve these long-distance running within 4 hours 16 minutes without injury.

"Running back can increase your body's balance, as well as train the peripheral vision (peripheral vision). Even the hearing will be more sensitive due to the rear view is very limited," said Twomey as quoted from Dailymail, Monday (05/23/2011).

Because more friendly to the joints, running back is also used in the program of physical recovery in athletes who suffered injuries. For according to research at the University of Oregon, running back only 80 percent of the energy needed to obtain the same benefits by running forward.

But for the layman who is not too often troubled by injuries, there are other benefits that can be obtained by running backwards. According to a study at Stellenbosch University, the engineering run of this kind can burn calories faster.

In a study conducted in South Africa, a number of volunteers required to run back regularly 3 times per week for 6 weeks in a row. As a result, participants can burn an average of 2.5 percent body fat.

With a variety of benefits, ran backward more suitable for those who want quick skinny but do not want to bear the high risk for injury. The disadvantage is only one, if done in public places would probably be the center of attention because this technique however looks a bit strange.