How many calories do you burn on an incline treadmill?

How many calories
do you burn on an incline treadmill?

Want to burn calories faster while boosting your endurance? Training on an incline treadmill is a smart choice. In this blog, you’ll discover exactly how many extra calories you can torch with incline workouts, plus all the benefits, expert tips, and a handy comparison table.

Why training with incline is so effective

An incline treadmill simulates uphill walking or running⛰️, activating your glutes, hamstrings and calves more intensely. Your heart rate climbs quicker, resulting in significantly higher calorie burn than on a flat setting. Incline sessions help you shed more calories and improve cardiovascular fitness simultaneously.

Calories burned with vs. without incline

The calories you burn depend on several factors🏃‍♂️➡️:

  • Your body weight
  • Your speed
  • The treadmill’s incline angle
  • Workout duration

In the table below, see how walking and jogging compare, both flat and at 6 % incline:

Activity 70 kg person 85 kg person
Walking (5 km/h, flat) ± 130 kcal ± 160 kcal
Walking (5 km/h, 6 % incline) ± 180 kcal ± 225 kcal
Jogging (8 km/h, flat) ± 280 kcal ± 340 kcal
Jogging (8 km/h, 6 % incline) ± 370 kcal ± 450 kcal

The benefits of incline training

  • 📈 Greater muscle activation: Engages glutes, hamstrings and calves more intensely.
  • 📉 Reduced joint impact: Shock-absorbing deck cushions every step better than asphalt.
  • ⏱️ Perfect for HIIT: Alternate between flat and incline for powerful interval sessions.
  • ❤️ Improved endurance: Higher cardiovascular load boosts overall fitness.

Is an incline treadmill right for you?

Incline workouts are ideal for anyone who wants to burn more calories without running—just hike at a brisk pace. Runners love it too: uphill training intensifies each run, even at home. Explore our range of adjustable incline treadmills and find your perfect match!

Conclusion

A 6 % incline can boost calorie burn by up to 30–40 %. Whether walking or jogging, you’ll get more out of every session without upping your speed. It’s a simple way to accelerate fat loss, build endurance, and strengthen muscles. Check out our next post on losing weight with a treadmill! 🏁

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