If you’re looking for an effective, low-impact workout for weight loss, look no further than the treadmill. Walking is a truly underrated form of physical activity that is often overlooked as a major part of a weight loss program. But with the right tips, tricks, and walking training under your belt, it can be incredibly productive in helping you reach your goals. We consulted a trainer who shares her walk-to-walk workout for weight loss, and we’re here to share all the details.
A well-rounded treadmill workout challenges your body with different inclines and speeds. This way you can burn more calories and engage different muscle groups. It also keeps things interesting compared to a classic steady-state routine on a flat surface. Another big plus? Regardless of the time of year or what the weather is doing outside, the treadmill ensures you never miss a workout.
Now that we have your attention, lace up your walking shoes and let’s explore one trainer’s go-to treadmill workout for weight loss.
A Trainer’s Top Recommended Treadmill Workout for Weight Loss
According to April Gatlinsenior master trainer for STRIDE FitnessTreadmill walking is an excellent idea for those who want to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight, keep their metabolism high and perform physical activity that is easy on the joints.
“Treadmill walking is extremely beneficial for providing steady-state cardio that helps burn calories,” Gatlin tells us. “Walking on a treadmill helps you burn calories, which is essential for weight loss. The number of calories burned depends on your weight, walking speed and duration. In general, the faster and longer you walk, the more calories you burn.”
Gatlin’s favorite treadmill session may be one you know. She highly recommends 12-3-30, an invigorating incline walk workout brought to life by TikTok user Lauren Giraldo. People on TikTok are praising it, claiming it’s a productive way to lose weight, and have shared their inspiring before and after transformations.
How it works:
The instructions for 12-3-30 are simple. Go on to your treadmill, set the incline to 12 and the speed to 3 and walk for 30 minutes. That’s it!
“[The] 12-3-30 [routine] is a great workout for weight loss,” explains Gatlin. “This workout is scalable for fitness levels: start at a lower incline, go for a shorter duration or a slower speed, and increase over time to the required intensity. This is a great treadmill aspect to add [onto] the end of a lifting session or as a standalone workout.”
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Alexa Mellardo
Alexa is the Mind + Body Deputy Editor of Eat This, Not That!, overseeing the M+B channel and delivering compelling fitness, wellness and self-care topics to readers. Read more about Alexa
