walking on an incline

[musculArgirl2]

I'm trying to run walk 3 times a week, and would like to start walking on an incline on my treadmill as well. Any advantages or disadvantage i should know about? I can tell already it gets my hr higher than swimming. It seems like a pretty good way to get cardio for someone like me who is overweight.

[fitoverforty]

You will burn more calories walking at an incline than walking with no incline.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/42143 ... ries-tone/
just be careful to stretch thoroughly to avoid shin splints and overuse.
I would alternate between incline and regular levels to help distribute the work on the leg muscles.

[musculArgirl2]

I think that's a good idea to alternate between incline and not. thanks Lynne.

I need to stretch more. I actually have never been much of a person that stretches. Even when i use to run a lot. I definitely need too though. Check the article out later today.

[Boss Man]

Some treadmills have a setting the automatically alters the incline, over set time periods, which would be beneficial.

[musculArgirl2]

That would be beneficial. My treadmill doesn't do that but possibly the gym treadmills might. I will check it out. Thanks.

[Jentry07]

I always walk on an incline. It burns more calories, as tones the rear end in the process! Make sure to walk on a straight path for the first 5 mins or so to prevent any shin splints, jumping right into the incline can cause these.