Gymnastics Calories Burned

Gymnastics is a low-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 118.9 calories in 30 minutes and 237.9 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.

Calories Burned by Weight and Duration

The table below shows estimated calories burned doing Gymnastics at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	49.3 cal	59.5 cal	69.6 cal	79.7 cal
30 min	98.7 cal	118.9 cal	139.2 cal	159.4 cal
45 min	148 cal	178.4 cal	208.8 cal	239.2 cal
60 min	197.4 cal	237.9 cal	278.4 cal	318.9 cal

* Estimates are based on MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and other individual factors.

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About Gymnastics

Gymnastics involves a wide range of movements including tumbling, balance, strength holds, and flexibility work. A 155-pound person burns approximately 118.9 calories in 30 minutes of gymnastics training. The sport develops exceptional body control, core strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness.

Recreational gymnastics and adult gymnastics classes are increasingly popular as a way to develop functional athleticism. Even basic gymnastics skills such as handstands, cartwheels, and rolls provide impressive strength and coordination benefits.

Compare With Other Exercises

See how Gymnastics compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Shadowboxing	265.7 cal
Lifting Weights	177.3 cal
Kayaking	187.2 cal
Boxing	265.7 cal
Trampoline (Jumping)	111.1 cal