MMA is a very high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 351.0 calories in 30 minutes and 702.0 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 MMA at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 147 cal | 175.5 cal | 204 cal | 232.5 cal |
| 30 min | 294 cal | 351 cal | 408 cal | 465 cal |
| 45 min | 441 cal | 526.5 cal | 612 cal | 697.5 cal |
| 60 min | 588 cal | 702 cal | 816 cal | 930 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
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About MMA
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training is one of the most demanding full-body workouts available. A 155-pound person burns approximately 351.0 calories in 30 minutes during training. MMA combines striking, wrestling, grappling, and conditioning work that challenges cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and coordination simultaneously.
Regular MMA training builds exceptional overall athleticism. Even those who do not compete can benefit from MMA-style fitness classes that incorporate its varied training methods in a non-contact format.
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⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 361.4 cal |
| Walking: 14 minutes per mile | 191.5 cal |
| Baseball | 141.5 cal |
| Ice Skating | 258.7 cal |
| Swimming (Moderate Intensity) | 303.8 cal |