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


The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- Don't hold the handrails
- Incline 10–12%, 2.8–3.2 mph
- Short steps, tall posture
Coach’s tip
Goal after 6–8 weeks: "12-3-30" (12%, 3 mph, 30 min).
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
- Action Hero Back & arms: cardio after the workout, 15 min · 12% · 5 days a week
- Action Heroine Glutes & core: cardio after the workout, 15 min · 10% · 4 days a week
- Lean & Shredded Upper A: cardio after the workout, 20 min · 12% · 5 days a week
- Swimsuit Model Glutes B: cardio after the workout, 15 min · 10–12% · 4 days a week
- Cover Model Pull: cardio after the workout, 15 min · 12% · 5 days a week
- Glute Builder Upper: cardio after the workout, 15–20 min · 4 days a week
- Chest Up, Shoulders Back Chest + Row: cardio after the workout, 10–15 min, 8–12% incline, 2.5–3.2 mph · 3 days a week
- Flat Tummy, Snatched Waist Legs + Abs: cardio after the workout, 15–20 min · 4 days a week
- Sleeveless Season Full A: cardio after the workout, 15 min · 3 days a week
- Lean & Toned Legs Press + Lunges: cardio after the workout, 15 min, 8–12% incline · 3 days a week
- Hourglass Build Upper A: cardio after the workout, 15–20 min · 4 days a week
- 6-Week Fresh Start Full Body A: cardio after the workout, 10–15 min · 3 days a week
- Chest Like Armor Lower B: cardio after the workout, 10–15 min · 4 days a week
- V-Taper Builder Width: cardio after the workout, 10–12 min · 10–12% incline · 3.0–3.5 mph · 4 days a week
- Six-Pack Reveal Upper A: cardio after the workout, 10–12 min, 10–12% incline, 3–3.5 mph · 4 days a week
- Tree Trunk Legs Upper A: cardio after the workout, 10 min · 4 days a week
- Five-Day Mass Builder Pull: cardio after the workout, 10–15 min, 8–12% incline, 3–3.5 mph · 5 days a week
- Heavy-Duty Kickstart Full Body A: cardio after the workout, 15–25 min · 3–6% incline · 2.5–3.2 mph · 3 days a week
- Athlete Mode Hips & carries: cardio after the workout, 15–20 min, 8–12% incline · 3 days a week
- Fat Loss + Muscle Lower A: cardio after the workout, 15 min · 10–12% · 3 mph · 4 days a week
- Glutes & Tone Upper: cardio after the workout, 10 min · 8–10% · 4 days a week
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.

