Incline Training Will Make You Fit
January 28th, 2010
Working the incline feature on a treadmill replicates going uphill. Walking uphill is a great way to work your body and really get the heart pumping without having to crank up the speed. Most new treadmills are equipped with the incline feature and can reach grades up to 10 or 12%. Modern treadmills also frequently come with built-in hill-climbing programs.
Such programs automatically increase and decrease the incline level for a workout similar to walking or running up and down hills outdoors. The treadmill incline levels may be adjusted manually as well. To get the best results from the incline feature on your treadmill, allow your hands to swing freely during workouts, as you would if you were actually going up a hill or mountain. Avoid holding onto the handrails!
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