Walking may seem like a basic fitness activity, but when done right, it can become a powerful fat-burning workout. Certified fitness coach and nutrition expert Takai Raashid has introduced a smart cardio routine that could help you shed up to 6 kilograms of fat without the need for running. The secret? A 25-minute incline walking workout on the treadmill that works against gravity and boosts calorie burn.
In a post shared on April 22, Takai revealed the “cardio hack” that’s changing the way people approach fat loss. This treadmill circuit breaks the 25-minute walk into five 5-minute stages, each with different incline and speed settings to challenge the body and maximize fat burn.
Here’s how the 25-minute incline treadmill workout looks:
Minutes 1–5:
Incline: 6 | Speed: 3.2 km/h
Minutes 6–10:
Incline: 9 | Speed: 3.6 km/h
Minutes 11–15:
Incline: 10 | Speed: 4.2 km/h
Minutes 16–20:
Incline: 8 | Speed: 3.3 km/h
Minutes 21–25:
Incline: 13 | Speed: 3.8 km/h
This structured incline walk helps engage more muscles compared to flat surface walking. Since your body is working against gravity, you build more strength and burn more fat. According to Takai, for every 1% increase in incline, you burn 4% more calories. It also helps strengthen your glutes, calves, and hamstrings—making it a perfect low-impact workout for those who prefer walking over running.
Health experts like those at Harvard Health also support this approach, noting that incline walking activates more muscle groups and enhances endurance while protecting your joints. It’s especially effective for people aiming to burn calories without stressing their knees or ankles.
While this method sounds promising, always consult a healthcare provider or fitness expert before starting a new workout plan, especially if you have underlying health conditions.
