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Calories Burned Calisthenics
~176 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs
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You will burn approximately
176 calories
Calisthenics for 30 minutes at 155 lbs
About calisthenics
Calisthenics uses bodyweight for resistance training, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, dips, and more. This accessible form of exercise builds functional strength and muscle while burning 300-600 calories per hour. No gym required, train anywhere.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of calisthenics at moderate intensity (MET 5)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 136 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 159 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 176 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 193 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 210 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 227 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 249 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 88 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 176 cal |
| 45 minutes | 264 cal |
| 60 minutes | 352 cal |
| 90 minutes | 527 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Light effort (stretching, easy movements)
MET: 3.5
123 cal
per 30 min
Moderate effort
MET: 5
176 cal
per 30 min
Vigorous effort (burpees, muscle-ups)
MET: 8
281 cal
per 30 min
Push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups
MET: 5
176 cal
per 30 min
Circuit training, bodyweight
MET: 8
281 cal
per 30 min
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of calisthenics burns enough calories to offset:
Chicken breast
3 oz
165 cal
Can of soda
12 oz
140 cal
Glass of wine
5 oz
125 cal
Banana
1 medium
105 cal
Based on 176 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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