We have introduced so many fitness workouts into our routine over the years, and are currently hooked on walking on an incline at a steady pace. Try walking on a level 12 incline at a 3-mile per hour speed for 30 minutes… If you don’t break a sweat doing this we can’t help you! lol. When you walk on a treadmill with an incline, posterior muscles like your glutes, hamstrings, calves, and back are getting to work. It’s a form of resistance training, and you’re building strength in your glutes, hamstrings, back, and core muscles.
On top of that, the speed adds more difficulty. Three mph might not sound that fast, but combined with the incline, you will definitely feel the burn. Your heart rate will also rise since you’re working harder walking uphill at a quicker pace, and although the workout may feel super tough at first but if you’re consistent, over time your body will adjust as your body adapts to its “new normal” working capacity.
Beneficial for your bones: Incline walking is a weight-bearing exercise, so with the resistance the body creates, you naturally strengthen your bone density.
May help with weight loss—if you’re consistent: It’s important to note that weight loss is determined by many factors from calorie intake to moving your body regularly, any potential weight loss from doing this workout will vary from person to person. If you’re trying the workout specifically to lose weight, the key is to stay consistent.
Helps your heart: This workout could be a helpful addition to build endurance and boost cardiovascular health. Moderate-intensity walking, three to five times per week for three months is said to lower blood pressure.
Calorie Burn! This workout sesh can burn anywhere from over 180 calories to over 300 calories, depending on factors like incline, speed, and the individual’s weight and fitness level.
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