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Treadmill Question... Speed vs Incline

sam_r_i
sam_r_i Posts: 37 Member
edited February 8 in Fitness and Exercise
I've always done well losing weight using my treadmill and have recently picked it back up again. In the past, I always worked to increase my speed while walking, but have recently started to work with the incline on the treadmill.

So my question is... will I get better results trying to go faster or by using a higher incline?

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    What "results" are you looking for? If the question is which will help you lose weight, the answer is the one you will do consistently. Weight/fat loss comes from creating a caloric deficit. That is mostly dependent upon diet. Exercise can add to the deficit. Why not do both? One one day, the other the next, or do differing intervals in a workout out: run 5 minutes, walk at an incline for 5, lather, rinse, repeat. Also make sure to add in resistance training, log your food, and you'll see a loss.
  • sam_r_i
    sam_r_i Posts: 37 Member
    Weight loss is my primary goal right now, so I guess my question is which will create a bigger calorie burn.

    I like the idea of alternating days between speed and incline. I'd definitely like to get faster as well. Still walking pretty slow right now.
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