Beat boredom with this 30-minute treadmill routine.

By Natalie Gingerich, Prevention

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

TIME

EFFORT

PACE

0 – 5 Minutes

Warm up at a comfortable pace

3.0 – 3.5 mph

5 – 7 Minutes

Slow pace and bump incline to 15 percent. Take long lunging strides, bending front knee 45 – 90 degrees each time (keep front knee behind toes and, if needed, hold railing lightly for balance)

2.5 – 3.0 mph

7 – 9 minutes

Lower incline to 1 percent and increase pace to a fast power walk

4.0 - 5.0 mph

9 -10 minutes

Slow to a comfortable pace

3.0 - 3.5 mph

10 - 25 minutes

Repeat minutes 5-10 three more times

 

25 – 30 minutes

Cool down at a comfortable pace

3.0 - 3.5 mph

 

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