The Cabral Concept 3498: Walk at a 30% Incline to Burn 70% More Fat? (WW)
Sep 3, 2025
Is walking at a 30% incline the ultimate fat-burning secret? This podcast dives into viral claims, unraveling the science behind incline walking and its effects on calorie burn. It contrasts the benefits of incline walking and running, providing insights from research studies. Discover which option might work best for your health and fitness goals, alongside a vital discussion on daily vitamin C intake for immune support. Get ready to rethink your workout routine!
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Viral Headline Misinterprets The Study
- Social posts claimed walking at 16–18% incline burns 70% more calories than flat running, but that interpretation is misleading.
- The cited research actually examined much smaller inclines and different comparisons, so the headline exaggerated the findings.
The Study Measured Up To 10% Inclines
- The actual 2012 study looked at 0%, 5%, and 10% grades rather than 16–18% slopes.
- Real increases in calorie burn are meaningful but far smaller than the viral claim.
Use Moderate Incline To Boost Calorie Burn
- Use a small incline on treadmills to increase calorie burn: about 5% raises burn ~17%.
- Try 10% if available to get roughly ~32% more calories burned versus flat walking.