Mountain Climbers is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 295.3 calories in 30 minutes and 590.6 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
Estimated calories burned doing Mountain Climbers at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 123.8 cal | 147.6 cal | 171.5 cal | 195.3 cal |
| 30 min | 247.7 cal | 295.3 cal | 342.9 cal | 390.5 cal |
| 45 min | 371.5 cal | 442.9 cal | 514.4 cal | 585.8 cal |
| 60 min | 495.3 cal | 590.6 cal | 685.8 cal | 781.1 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
🧮 Personalised Calorie Calculator
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About Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers are a dynamic full-body exercise performed in a plank position, alternating driving each knee toward the chest in rapid succession. A 155-pound person burns around 295.3 calories in 30 minutes. They simultaneously challenge cardiovascular fitness, core stability, hip flexor strength, and shoulder endurance.
Mountain climbers are a popular inclusion in HIIT circuits and core training routines. They can be performed at varying speeds — slower for core emphasis, faster for cardiovascular conditioning. No equipment is required.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Golf (Walking with Clubs) | 177.2 cal |
| Trampoline (Jumping) | 111.1 cal |
| Cross-country Skiing | 218.5 cal |
| Walking: 15 minutes per mile | 185 cal |
| Rugby | 305.9 cal |