Walk Off Inches Faster

Spice up a humdrum treadmill routine and burn 60% more calories with this powerful butt and thigh shaper from Jackie Warner, owner of Sky Sport and Spa gym in Beverly Hills, CA; a steep incline and manageable pace engage more leg muscle.

Minutes 0-5

Effort: Warm up at a comfortable pace
Pace: 3.0-3.5 mph

Minutes 5-7

Effort: Slow pace and bump incline to 15%. Take long lunging strides, bending front knee 45 to 90 degrees each time (keep front knee behind toes and, if needed, hold railing lightly for balance).
Pace: 2.5-3.0 mph

Minutes 7-9

Effort: Lower incline to 1% and increase pace to a fast power walk
Pace: 4.0-5.0 mph

Minutes 9-10

Effort: Slow to a comfortable pace
Pace: 3.0-3.5 mph

Minutes 10-25

Effort: Repeat minutes 5-10 three more times

Minutes 25-30

Effort: Cool down at a comfortable pace
Pace: 3.0-3.5 mph