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Every once in a while, a new fitness trend emerges, taking the internet by storm.<\/strong> Over the years, we’ve seen and written about several cases<\/a> where internet users swear they found out the best way to build muscle, lose weight or get a six-pack. Disclaimer: not all of them work.<\/strong> And that shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, we shouldn’t believe everything we read online<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s where we come in.\u202fAt EVO, it’s also our job to search further and review these internet fads and guarantee they help our members reach their goals.\u202f<\/strong>That’s what we will be doing with this latest viral fitness trend:\u202f12-3-30<\/strong>. What it is and how it helps you burn more calories and improve cardiovascular wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the 12-3-30 treadmill workout?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Created by the fitness influencer Lauren Giraldo<\/strong> and popularized all over social media, the 12-3-30 involves doing a 30-minute workout consisting of walking on a treadmill at an incline of 12 and a speed of 3 mph \u2014 around 4,8km\/h for us Europeans<\/strong>. Due to its essence, this is a low-impact, low-intensity way to burn calories and improve cardiovascular fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you already guessed, the name comes from the parameters of the workout: 12% incline, 3 mph speed (4,8km\/h), and its duration, 30 minutes. <\/strong>The idea is that by keeping a constant pace and inclination, you can perform a moderate-intensity workout accessible to people of all fitness levels<\/strong>. It can also work as an addition to a longer fitness routine for those looking to burn extra calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of the 12-3-30 treadmill workout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1 – Everyone can do it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After all, it’s just walking on a treadmill: everyone can do it. <\/strong>However, most people point out how deceiving this workout can be \u2014 it’s not a walk in the park. So, if you need, start slowly or adjust the speed if you feel the rhythm is too elevated<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 – It’s easy on the joints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that every time we run, we put 2.5 times more weight onto the ground with the impact of the running? That can take a toll on our joints and bones. Since this can be considered a <\/strong>LIIT (Low-Intensity Interval Training)<\/strong><\/a> workout, you’ll protect your joints. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 – Never boring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Think about what you can do while walking for 30 minutes. Catching up on your podcasts, watching a tv show or listening to an ebook<\/strong> \u2014 the possibilities are endless, and a guarantee you’ll this workout will never be boring.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Does it work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, there isn’t a single workout that alone can make you lose weight<\/strong>. The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume, <\/strong>which means exercising without dieting is not enough to drop some kilos. Besides following a proper diet, other factors must be considered: genetics, suitable hydration, and fitting hours of sleep also play a huge role<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, the 12-3-30 treadmill workout works, but just like any workout, it must be combined with all the above-mentioned<\/strong> factors<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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