'Reverse Water Walking' Is A Joint-Friendly Way To Get Your Heart Rate Up

“Spanish squats” can help to relieve some of the knee pain associated with the movement, and “retro walking” can help to strengthen your legs with less joint stress, too. 

And you might already know that people with a variety of joint issues can benefit from “water walking,” or walking in either waist or chest-height water.

But for even better full-body benefits, the Arthritis Foundation writes, “reverse” water walking “engages more muscles, especially around the spine, quads and shins, while also boosting heart rate”.