I know that I should embrace the incline while I’m running, but most of the time the thought of running hills and trudging along an angled treadmill fills me with unease. The more I think about it, though, the more I realize I should be loving the hills – and why you should, too. Here’s why: You’ll burn more calories. There’s a pretty big difference between a totally flat treadmill and one with a five percent incline - almost 100 calories in difference. Running uphill can burn major calories , and anything

helps, so the next time you’re on a run, try upping the incline on your treadmill a little bit, or finding a not-quite-flat route. They help prevent shin splints. Running on flat or downhill ground can make you more susceptible to painful shin splints by putting pressure on your shinbones, but running uphill can alleviate that stress (just make sure you’re careful when you’re on your way down!) More benefits of hill running after the break.

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5 Reasons to Love the Incline