Pumping up the incline on the treadmill not only tones your tush and legs, increases your endurance, and can help improve your speed, but also burns crazy calories — significantly more than with no incline. Need a little more proof? Check out the chart below for some inspiring numbers.
*All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.
| Pace (minutes per mile) | Calories burned in 30 min at 0% incline | Calories burned in 30 min at 5% incline | Calories burned in 30 min at 10% incline | Calories burned in 30 min at 15% incline |
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