Calories Burned Sled Push
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About sled push
The prowler is everywhere in gyms now and still has no Compendium code. Its closest coded neighbours are moving or pushing objects of 75 lb and up, rated 7.5 METs for active time only, and a vigorous kettlebell circuit with minimal rest, also 7.5. A real sled session sits a shade above both, near 8.0 METs or 562 calories an hour for a 155 lb lifter, because the pushes themselves are close to maximal even though half your time goes on walking the sled back.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of sled push at moderate intensity (MET 8)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 218 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 254 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 281 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 308 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 336 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 363 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 399 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 141 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 281 cal |
| 45 minutes | 422 cal |
| 60 minutes | 562 cal |
| 90 minutes | 844 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of sled push burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 281 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Sled Push
- Stay low with straight arms and drive through the balls of your feet
- Walk the sled back instead of standing still, the return trip is most of the aerobic work
- Turf, rubber and concrete all change the effort, so track distance and time rather than plate weight alone
- Breathe on a rhythm during the push, holding your breath is what turns 20 metres into a wall
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