Recently I’ve had a slew of clients tell me that their orthopedic physician has told them to stop running on inclines because it’s bad for their knees. Without being present for the entire discussion I have to assume that the person has knee pain and upon a short conversation with their physician, the doc learns they run on a treadmill and recommends no hills. The situation has caused me to look into the impact of incline training more specifically and truly ask the question: Is incline training bad for my knees?

The answer is an overwhelming NO! It’s actually quite the contrary