Changing Pace on a Treadmill to Burn More Calories (IMAGE)

Ohio State University

Changing Pace on a Treadmill to Burn More Calories

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By conducting walking experiments in Ohio State's Movement Lab (pictured), researchers Manoj Srinivasan (left) and Nidhi Seethapathi found that walking at varying speeds can burn up to 20 percent more calories versus maintaining a steady pace.

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Photo by Matt Schutte, courtesy of The Ohio State University

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