Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Treadmill Hill Hike
I'm so psyched for Spring because the fresh air and singing birds motivate me to get out and go hiking. It's one of the best forms of exercise because it's free, burns tons of calories, and is an excellent cardiovascular workout. To get you ready for the steep hills, here's a 45-minute treadmill workout to try. It involves walking and jogging up steep inclines so you'll strengthen your quads and work your booty. To see the workout read more.
| Time | Speed | Incline |
| 0:00-5:00 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| 5:00-8:00 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| 8:00-11:00 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 11:00-16:00 | 4.5 | 8.0 |
| 16:00-21:00 | 4.0 | 10.0 |
| 21:00-26:00 | 4.5 | 8.0 |
| 26:00-31:00 | 4.5 | 10.0 |
| 31:00-34:00 | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 34:00-37:00 | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| 37:00-40:00 | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| 40:00-45:00 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Fit's Tip: Be sure to stretch out your calves, as well as your quads, and hamstrings after working on these challenging hills.
