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Maddy Biddulph

Incline walking vs running: which is better for fat loss?

A woman in a sports top stands on a treadmill and smiles at something off-camera.

If you’re trying to improve your cardio fitness, you can’t go wrong with incline walking or running. Both types of exercise can get your blood pumping and improve your heart and lung health. They can also boost your metabolism and help you burn calories, which contributes to the all-important calorie deficit you need to lose weight.

Running burns more calories in a short space of time, but it’s not necessarily better for weight loss. As incline walking is a lower-impact activity, you might be able to do it for longer and increase your overall calorie burn.

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