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Cardio · Gym

Incline Treadmill Walk

The Incline Treadmill Walk is low-impact cardio that also works the glutes and calves.

Equipment: Gym

Incline Treadmill Walk: demonstration photo
Incline Treadmill Walk: demonstration photo

The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.

How to do it

  1. Don't hold the handrails
  2. Incline 10–12%, 2.8–3.2 mph
  3. Short steps, tall posture

Coach’s tip

Goal after 6–8 weeks: "12-3-30" (12%, 3 mph, 30 min).

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Alternatives

Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.

Used in these programs

Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.