How many calories do you burn on an incline treadmill?
How many calories
do you burn on a treadmill with incline?
Want to burn calories faster and improve your fitness? Then training on a treadmill with incline is a smart choice. In this blog you'll discover how many extra calories you burn with a treadmill incline workout, plus all the benefits, tips and a handy table.
Why training with incline is so effective
A treadmill with incline, also called 'incline', simulates walking or running uphill 🗻. This activates your muscles, particularly your glutes, hamstrings and calves, extra intensely. Moreover, your heart rate rises faster, which results in a higher calorie burn than during a flat workout. An incline helps you burn calories faster and is good for your cardiovascular health while your speed stays the same.
Calorie burn with and without incline
The number of calories you burn depends on a number of factors 🏃♂️➡️:
- Your weight
- Your speed
- The incline angle of the treadmill
- The duration of your workout
In the table below you can see the difference in calorie burn for walking and jogging, with and without incline (at 6%):
| Activity | 70 kg person | 85 kg person |
|---|---|---|
| Walking (5 km/h, no incline) | ± 130 kcal | ± 160 kcal |
| Walking (5 km/h, 6% incline) | ± 180 kcal | ± 225 kcal |
| Jogging (8 km/h, no incline) | ± 280 kcal | ± 340 kcal |
| Jogging (8 km/h, 6% incline) | ± 370 kcal | ± 450 kcal |
The benefits of training with an incline
Besides the increased calorie burn, training with incline has even more benefits:
📈 Strengthens your lower body: you train your legs and glutes more intensively in particular.
📈 Less impact on joints: walking outside on asphalt has a higher impact on your joints. Our treadmills are equipped with a shock-absorbing running surface, so this impact is reduced considerably.
📈 Ideal for interval training: you can switch between flat and incline for a HIIT workout (High Intensity Interval Training).
📈 Better cardiovascular fitness: your heart and lungs are put to work, which is good for your fitness.
Is a treadmill with incline suitable for you?
The incline on a treadmill is very popular, but is it right for you? It's ideal for those who want to lose weight without having to run: you make your workout harder while simply continuing to walk. It's also suitable for runners who can easily run harder on an incline; outside there isn't always an incline to be found. Want to walk both with and without incline? Want to experience for yourself what an incline workout can do for your body? Take a look at our range of treadmills with adjustable incline and discover which one suits you best!
Conclusion
An incline of just 6% can increase your calorie burn by about 30 to 40%. Whether you walk or jog, you get more out of your workout without having to add speed. It's a simple way to achieve results faster, for fat burning, fitness and your muscles alike. Also read our blog about losing weight with a treadmill! 🏁