Thank Fitness It’s Friday: Walking uphill to get fit - does it really work?

Published on 16 Jan 2026
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From gym treadmills to outdoor hills, incline walking has suddenly gone mainstream. But is it a shortcut, or is there real science behind it?

On Thank Fitness It’s Friday, Dan walks Neil through the facts, explaining how incline walking boosts heart rate, burns more calories and builds strength, all while staying low-impact and repeatable.

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