Calories Burned Calisthenics
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About calisthenics
Calisthenics splits into two ratings and the split is about rest, not about how hard the reps feel. A normal session, sets of push-ups and pull-ups with a breather between them, is code 02022 at 3.8 METs, about 267 calories an hour for a 155 lb person. Strip out the rest and keep moving through burpees and jumping jacks and you reach 7.5, near double. Both are real training; only one of them is cardio, and the calorie number follows the cardio, not the difficulty.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of calisthenics at moderate intensity (MET 3.8)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 103 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 121 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 134 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 147 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 159 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 172 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 190 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 67 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 134 cal |
| 45 minutes | 200 cal |
| 60 minutes | 267 cal |
| 90 minutes | 401 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of calisthenics burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 134 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Calisthenics
- Master basic form before attempting advanced movements
- Progress gradually, tendons adapt slower than muscles
- Include both pushing and pulling movements
- Rest 48 hours before training the same muscles again
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