How effective is treadmill exercise for fat loss? Here's an honest look at the calorie-burning potential, the best workout strategies, and realistic expectations for weight loss using a treadmill.
Treadmill exercise produces quantifiable calorie expenditure and supports weight loss when combined with appropriate dietary approach. This article reviews the evidence for different treadmill protocols — incline walking, HIIT, and steady-state cardio — with calorie estimates and evidence-based programming.