How many calories does the elliptical burn per hour?

The elliptical burns 350-600 calories per hour depending on intensity. A 155 lb person burns about 350 calories/hour at moderate effort. Increase resistance and incline to burn 500-600+ calories per hour.

Is the elliptical good for weight loss?

Yes, the elliptical is excellent for weight loss. It burns substantial calories while being low-impact, allowing for longer and more frequent workouts. The handles add upper body work, increasing total calorie burn.

Elliptical vs treadmill: which burns more calories?

At the same perceived effort, treadmill running burns slightly more calories than the elliptical. However, the elliptical's low-impact nature allows longer workouts with less fatigue and injury risk, often resulting in equal or greater total burn.

How long should I use the elliptical?

Aim for 30-60 minutes for effective calorie burning. Beginners can start with 20-minute sessions. Use interval training (alternating high/low intensity) to maximize calorie burn in less time.

Does the elliptical build muscle?

The elliptical builds endurance rather than significant muscle mass. It tones legs, glutes, and when using handles, arms and back. For muscle building, combine elliptical cardio with weight training.

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Calories Burned Elliptical

The elliptical trainer provides an effective low-impact cardio workout that's easy on joints while burning significant calories. It combines the motion of running, stair climbing, and cross-country skiing into one smooth movement that works both upper and lower body.

~176 calories

per 30 min at 155 lbs

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You will burn approximately

176 calories

Elliptical for 30 minutes at 155 lbs

Calories Burned by Body Weight

Calories burned per 30 minutes of elliptical 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