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  "id": 9334239,
  "title": "Woman who lost 33 kg shares the incline-walking routine that helped her",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/woman-who-lost-33-kg-shares-the-incline-walking-routine-that-helped",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T12:24:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/woman-loses-33-kgs-low-speed-incline-treadmill-walking-expert-10868059/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman who shed 33 kilograms reveals the incline walking routine that contributed to her success. In an Instagram post, wellness professional Shraddha touted high incline, low speed treadmill sessions as a key factor in her weight loss journey, alongside maintaining a nutritious diet. To provide further insight, Dr. Gazanfar Patel, a senior orthopaedic consultant, weighed in on the topic.\n\nDr. Patel suggests that incline walking can be a beneficial low-impact exercise for increasing treadmill workout intensity without having to engage in running. However, beginners should prioritize consistency over adopting a steep incline initially. The expert recommends starting with a comfortable walking pace and a mild incline, allowing muscles and joints to adapt gradually. If there is no pain, the duration or incline can then be incrementally increased.\n\nProgression should depend on individual factors such as fitness level, body weight, age, and joint health, rather than adhering to a specific treadmill setting. Dr. Patel explains that while a beginner can commence with a low incline for brief periods and build endurance, an intermediate walker can alternate between flat and inclined sections. More advanced individuals might opt for steeper inclines or extended intervals.\n\nDr. Patel cautions that increasing incline might place additional stress on the knees, affecting the lower-limb muscles and joints. For those with knee arthritis, previous knee injuries, hip problems, or significant obesity, a sudden increase in incline could exacerbate symptoms. He emphasizes that incline walking should not be avoided altogether but introduced gradually and at an intensity that the joints can tolerate comfortably.\n\nAdditionally, Dr. Patel warns against common treadmill mistakes, such as gripping the side rails, leaning excessively forward, taking overly long strides, and simultaneously increasing speed and incline. He advises maintaining an upright posture, taking controlled steps, and avoiding chasing numbers at the expense of proper technique. The rails should not replace balance or correct walking mechanics.\n\nWhen considering incline walking as a weight loss strategy, Dr. Patel stresses that a significant weight loss should not be solely attributed to one exercise without considering the overall diet, activity levels, sleep, medical history, and duration of the program. While incline walking can contribute to weight loss by increasing energy expenditure and improving cardiovascular fitness, sustainable weight loss typically results from a comprehensive lifestyle approach.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Woman who lost 33 kg shares the incline-walking routine that helped her",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/woman-who-lost-33-kg-shares-the-incline-walking-routine-that-helped-9336947",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:24:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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