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Incline Walking is No Joke

February 22, 2012 by Julie 94 Comments

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Incline walking is no joke.

You know you’re working hard when thinking about jogging instead of walking sounds like a break.

Can you tell I tackled some incline walking this morning?

I spent 20 minutes on the treadmill completing this workout:

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Keeping the speed at 4.0 while haulin’ hiney at a 12.0 incline is tough!

After my time on the treadmill, I completed an upper body workout that focused on my chest, triceps and shoulders and included the following exercises:

  • Push ups
  • Upright rows
  • Tricep dips
  • Overhead press
  • Chest press on exercise ball
  • Side shoulder raises
  • Tricep extensions
  • Front shoulder raises
  • Tricep pull downs

Great workout!

Breakfast

My morning meal repurposed last night’s dinner!

I chopped up the remaining slice of the artichoke and broccoli quiche and added it to a scrambled egg mixture made with two eggs, milk and fresh mozzarella cheese.

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Served with a side of whole wheat toast.

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I am also on day two of sipping on a new kind of coffee.

newman's own coffee

I bought Newman’s Own vanilla caramel coffee at Publix on Monday and after my first cup yesterday, I wasn’t sure it was going to be a winner. I’ve come to realize that it often takes me trying a new flavor of coffee two to three times before I really start to like it. I think this is because I have an idea of exactly how the flavor will taste in my mind, so when I actually try it, it’s never quite right.

Luckily this flavor is growing on me! I would power through it even if it wasn’t though because I’m not about to throw away $7 worth of coffee.

Time to get to work! I will be going out of town again on Friday afternoon, so I want to be sure to get a lot done in the next two days.

And I’m off!

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About Julie

My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Molly says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I just found an awesome site via Pinterest I thought that you would like to know about Julie!

    http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/

    You put in the title of a book you like and then it gives you recommendations of books that are similar and that you may like! SO cool! Just had to share this with you because it’s neat.

    Reply
  2. Brandi says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I am such a coffee adict so I will have to try that coffee! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Carrie Purchase @ MyHealthyAddictions says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I too made a Quiche last night- Curry Quinoa Quiche. Agreed, Incline Walking is no joke!

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    i love all the workouts you post! would you be willing to share how heavy the weights you used for the arm workout today??

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      February 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm

      for most shoulder exercises, i use 10 lb. dumbbells. for tricep extensions/pull downs i used a 30 lb. bar/ 30 lbs. on the machine and for chest press i used a 40 lb. bar. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Blakely says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    When you do an incline treadmill workout like today, do you hold on or do you walk hands free?

    Reply
  6. Ruth says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    I know this has nothing to do with what you are writing about, but have you ever done Savory Oatmeal for breakfast? I was just looking up something different to do with my oatmeal and came accross people doing eggs on top of their oatmeal.

    Reply
  7. Stacy says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Holy Cow…you are right about incline walking. Way to keep the speed at 4.0! That is so tough! I always start at 4.0 and there are times when I end up at 2.5! ha!

    Reply
  8. Sara says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Wow, 4.0mph is basically a jog for me and my short legs! Wowza! I do incline work to get my HR up since I don’t jog at all due to my knee right now–and weight–but I might just have to try this at 3.5-3.7 where I normally work. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Dally says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    I’ve been thinking you need a Keurig for Christmas! There are lots of fun flavors to choose from, and it is nice to heat water for tea too.

    Reply
  10. Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I cannot wait to try this incline workout.

    Reply
  11. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    I really should do more incline walking but for whatever reason when I’m at the gym, I never think of it as a cardio option…

    Reply
  12. Katie says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Awesome incline workout! Did it this morning and was super-sweaty! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Chels R. says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:06 am

    Awesome! I love the coffee mug too!!

    Reply
  14. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    It is true…like walking uphill lol!

    I workout on a treadclimber occasionally and THAT is a surprisingly tough workout too! I will do 1 mile and be just as schweaty as running 3 miles!

    Reply
  15. Mickie says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Incline walking is the best for me! I am 51 years young and find its getting too hard on my knees to jog. I found your blog on pinterest and love it! I have cousins in Florida and I live in central Oregon!! Thanks for the ideas!!

    Reply
  16. Shara @ Palmettos and Pigtails says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:09 am

    Hi there! Found one of your circuit trainers on Pinterest and have been perusing your site for the last 20 mintues. What awesome stuff you have! I’m participating in a Biggest Loser challenge with some friends and have been blogging about it. Today I blogged about my favorite Treadmill Routine. Next Monday I’m going to feature your site, if you don’t mind! Thanks so much for sharing!
    -Shara

    Reply
  17. Chuck says

    June 13, 2013 at 4:28 am

    Stumbled upon your kale smoothly blog as I have lots of kale in my garden. Do you use fitness walking music for your workouts ? Am looking for preloaded MP3s to restart my walking program. Any thoughts ?? Also, am down by the Sheriff sub station south of Ocala. If you can use some kale, call me @ 620-5336. Ann and I can’t eat it all.
    Thanks,
    Chuck

    Reply
  18. Ryan Larsen says

    April 26, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    My wife and I wanted to give you a big shout out for having such a great site. My wife did the incline walking workout last night while we listened to a couple of your play lists. Great site Great Job!

    Reply
  19. Hannah says

    October 10, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I love walking or cycling to work I think it really helps to add up to the target amount of exercise I aim for in a week. I have some minor joint issues so my activities have to take the pressure off them, I have an electric bike and like a brisk walk, but this sounds really doable for me, thanks for posting!

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