Jumping Jacks Calories Burned
Jumping Jacks is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 281.4 calories in 30 minutes and 562.8 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 Jumping Jacks at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 116.7 cal | 140.7 cal | 164.7 cal | 188.7 cal |
| 30 min | 233.4 cal | 281.4 cal | 329.4 cal | 377.4 cal |
| 45 min | 350.1 cal | 422.1 cal | 494.1 cal | 566.1 cal |
| 60 min | 466.8 cal | 562.8 cal | 658.8 cal | 754.8 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 Jumping Jacks
Jumping Jacks are considered an anaerobic exercise and as such, they do a great job burning calories even at a moderate intensity. One great thing about jumping jacks is that they are generally considered safe for beginners as you can control the intensity and impact of them. Adding jumping jacks to your exercise routine can provide many benefits.Benefits of Jumping Jacks
- Jumping jacks, like many HIIT exercises, will increase your heart rate which is great for overall heart health.
- They burn calories pretty quickly so are great if you are short on time.
- Jumping jacks can help to improve strength, although, not as much as some other exercises would.
- They use the entire body to help improve overall body health.
- Some studies suggest that jumping jacks can help to improve bone density.
Compare With Other Exercises
See how Jumping Jacks compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Mowing Lawn (Walking Moderate) | 181 cal |
| Walking: 20 minutes per mile | 128.9 cal |
| Running: 7 minutes per mile | 459.4 cal |
| Walking: 18 minutes per mile | 150.5 cal |
| Cycling (Moderate Intensity) | 308.5 cal |