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Calories Burned CrossFit

CrossFit combines weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics in high-intensity, varied workouts. A typical WOD (Workout of the Day) burns 500-900 calories in 30-60 minutes. The constantly varied programming challenges the body in new ways every session.

~352 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs

Calorie Calculator

You will burn approximately
352 calories
CrossFit for 30 minutes at 155 lbs

Calories Burned by Body Weight

Calories burned per 30 minutes of crossfit at moderate intensity (MET 10)

Body WeightCalories Burned
120 lbs (54 kg)272 cal
140 lbs (64 kg)318 cal
155 lbs (70 kg)Reference352 cal
170 lbs (77 kg)386 cal
185 lbs (84 kg)420 cal
200 lbs (91 kg)454 cal
220 lbs (100 kg)499 cal

Calories Burned by Duration

Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity

DurationCalories Burned
15 minutes176 cal
30 minutesReference352 cal
45 minutes527 cal
60 minutes703 cal
90 minutes1055 cal

Calories by Intensity

Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.

WOD, moderate intensity
MET: 8
281 cal
per 30 min
WOD, high intensity
MET: 10
352 cal
per 30 min
WOD, competition intensity
MET: 12
422 cal
per 30 min
Skill/strength work
MET: 6
211 cal
per 30 min
Hero/benchmark WOD
MET: 11
387 cal
per 30 min

Food Equivalent

30 minutes of crossfit burns enough calories to offset:

French fries
medium
365 cal
Cheeseburger
1 burger
350 cal
Avocado
1 whole
320 cal
Slice of pizza
1 slice
285 cal

Based on 352 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)

Tips for CrossFit

  • Scale weights and movements to your current ability
  • Prioritize form over speed or weight
  • Track your workouts to measure progress
  • Rest and recover—more isn't always better

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