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Incline Walking
Walking on an incline (treadmill or hill). Great low-impact cardio that builds leg strength.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
- Works at the gym
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No equipment? Try: Outdoor hill, Stairs
Dosage
1
Sets
1200 sec
Reps / Time
0 sec
Rest
15-30 min continuous
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Set treadmill to 5-10% incline
- Start at comfortable walking speed
- Arms swing naturally at sides
Step 1 of 4
Walk with normal gait pattern
Step 2 of 4
Keep torso upright, don't lean forward
Step 3 of 4
Let arms swing naturally
Step 4 of 4
Breathe comfortably
Breathing
- Breathe naturally
- Should be able to hold conversation
Form Cues
- Stand tall, don't hunch
- Push through whole foot
- Swing arms opposite to legs
- Find sustainable pace
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Holding onto handrails
- Leaning too far forward
- Going too fast
- Incline too steep to maintain form
Safety Information
Very knee-friendly. Good alternative to running.
Progressions
Higher incline, faster pace, longer duration
Regressions
Lower incline, slower pace, shorter duration
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