How many calories you burn during exercise depends on three key factors: your body weight, the type of exercise, and how long you do it. Heavier individuals burn more calories performing the same activity because their body requires more energy to move.
Our calculators cover 78 popular exercises and allow you to enter your weight and duration to get a personalised estimate of calories burned. Browse by category below, or use the search above to find a specific exercise.
📊 How Many Calories Does Exercise Burn?
Calories burned per 30 minutes at 155 lbs — quick reference.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Running (10 min/mile) | ~372 cal |
| HIIT | ~444 cal |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | ~252 cal |
| Swimming (Moderate) | ~223 cal |
| Walking (17 min/mile) | ~149 cal |
| Burpees | ~340 cal |
| Hiking | ~223 cal |
| Aerobics | ~243 cal |
* Estimates based on MET values. Actual calories burned vary by individual fitness level, body composition, and exercise intensity.
🏃 Running
Running is one of the highest calorie-burning exercises available. Faster paces burn significantly more calories per minute.
🚶 Walking
Walking is a low-impact exercise accessible to almost everyone. While it burns fewer calories per minute than running, it is easy to sustain for longer periods.
🚴 Cycling
Cycling is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise easy on the joints. Both outdoor cycling and stationary bikes provide similar calorie expenditure at equivalent intensities.
🏊 Swimming
Swimming is a full-body workout particularly beneficial for people with joint issues. It engages the arms, legs, and core simultaneously.
💪 All Other Exercises
From team sports and martial arts to yoga and household activities.
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