Julianne Moore’s secret to ideal figure at 65: One simple but strange exercise
Julianne Moore (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Julianne Moore, who recently celebrated her 65th birthday, looks significantly younger than her age. Her secret turned out to be surprisingly simple, yet unusual.
Women's Health explains what exactly the actress does to maintain her ideal figure.
What Julianne Moore does for her body
65-year-old Julianne Moore impresses fans with her flawless shape, thanks to an unusual backward-walking technique that activates hidden muscles and speeds up her metabolism. This method allows the actress to maintain body tone and mental sharpness without exhausting hours in the gym.
The actress admits that this type of movement makes her feel much more energetic and helps her body function at peak performance.
Julianne Moore (photo: instagram.com/juliannemoore)
How reverse walking works for body tone
Science confirms that when we move in the opposite direction, our bodies are forced to work differently.
In particular, it places a significantly greater load on the thigh and glute muscles than regular walking. In addition to physical tone, this practice also trains balance and the brain’s ability to adapt more quickly to new conditions.
How reverse walking works for body tone
Specialists recommend introducing this technique gradually, adding only one or two minutes of reverse movement during a regular walk. It is important to start on a flat surface and at a slow pace to allow the body to adapt to this unusual load.
Once you feel confident, you can try short uphill sections, which further enhance muscle strengthening.
Julianne Moore also emphasizes the psychological benefits of stepping outside of routine. Any new activity — from learning a language to an unusual way of walking — helps “wake up” the nervous system and maintain high energy levels.
Julianne Moore (photo: instagram.com/juliannemoore)
How to start safely
For a safe start, experts recommend focusing on control rather than speed. It is best to begin slowly on a flat, clear path, taking short and confident steps, which significantly improves balance and awareness during movement.
This exercise is best added in intervals during your regular walk: walk forward for a few minutes, then switch to backward walking for 1–2 minutes.
Walking backward completely changes your mechanics, forcing you to step from toe to heel, which naturally encourages a more upright posture.
While performing the exercise, it is important to keep the chest lifted and the knees slightly bent. This helps avoid leaning backward and better engages the quadriceps and thighs.
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