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Exercise Calorie Burn Cheat Sheet

Estimated calories burned per 30 minutes of exercise by activity and body weight. Covers cardio, strength, sports, and daily activities.

Cardio — Calories per 30 Minutes

ItemValueNotes
Running (6 mph / 10 min/mile)295–400 cal125 lb – 185 lb person
Running (8 mph / 7.5 min/mile)375–555 cal125 lb – 185 lb person
Cycling (moderate, 12–14 mph)240–355 cal125 lb – 185 lb person
Swimming (moderate laps)255–375 cal125 lb – 185 lb person
Jump rope (moderate)300–445 calOne of highest burns
Walking (brisk, 3.5 mph)120–180 cal125 lb – 185 lb person
Rowing machine (moderate)255–375 cal125 lb – 185 lb person

Strength & HIIT — Calories per 30 Minutes

ItemValueNotes
Weight lifting (vigorous)180–265 calPlus afterburn (EPOC) effect
Weight lifting (moderate)110–165 calLighter weights, more reps
HIIT / Circuit Training240–355 calHigh intensity intervals
CrossFit (typical WOD)260–385 calVaries widely by workout
Kettlebell swings200–300 calFull-body engagement
Bodyweight exercises135–200 calPush-ups, squats, burpees

Sports — Calories per 30 Minutes

ItemValueNotes
Basketball (full court)240–355 calRunning + jumping
Soccer210–310 calContinuous movement
Tennis (singles)240–355 calHigh-intensity rallies
Hiking (moderate incline)170–250 calTrail with elevation gain
Boxing (sparring)270–400 calFull-body workout
Golf (carrying clubs)105–155 calWalking the course

Flexibility & Low Impact — Calories per 30 Minutes

ItemValueNotes
Yoga (Hatha)85–125 calGentle flow and holds
Yoga (Vinyasa/Power)150–225 calMore active sequences
Pilates120–175 calCore-focused, controlled
Stretching70–100 calStatic and dynamic
Tai Chi75–110 calGentle, meditative movement
Elliptical (moderate)210–310 calLow impact, full body

Daily Activities — Calories per 30 Minutes

ItemValueNotes
Sitting (desk work)40–55 calBaseline metabolic rate
Standing (desk work)50–75 cal~10–20% more than sitting
Housecleaning100–150 calMopping, vacuuming
Yard work / Gardening120–180 calDigging, raking
Cooking75–110 calStanding and moving
Carrying groceries175–260 calWeight-bearing activity

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