How much am I burning?
This list shows about how many calories are burned while doing certain exercises for one hour. This is based on a person who weighs 160 pounds (73 kilograms). The calories you burn depend on the exercise you do, how hard you do it, how much you weigh and other factors.
| Activity for one hour |
160 lbs. (73 kg) |
| Aerobics, low-impact |
365 |
| Aerobics, water |
402 |
| Bicycling, < 10 mph, leisure |
292 |
| Dancing, ballroom |
219 |
| Elliptical trainer, moderate effort |
365 |
| Golfing, carrying clubs |
314 |
| Hiking |
438 |
| Running, 5 mph |
606 |
| Skiing, downhill |
314 |
| Swimming laps, light or moderate |
423 |
| Walking, 3.5 mph |
314 |
Based on Ainsworth BE, et al. 2011 compendium of physical activities: A second update of codes and MET values. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2011;43:1575.
Remember, to lose weight or to keep weight from creeping up on you as you age, you need to eat less and move more. Moving more means adding more physical activity into your life.