Calories Burned Hot Yoga
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About hot yoga
Hot yoga is a flowing practice done in a room heated to roughly 90 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The Compendium has no separate code for hot yoga, so the calorie math here uses the measured value for power and Vinyasa flow yoga, about 4.0 METs, which puts a 155 lb person near 280 calories an hour. The heat makes the class feel harder and you sweat a lot, but most of that sweat is water weight you replace by drinking, not extra fat burned.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of hot yoga at moderate intensity (MET 4)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 109 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 127 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 141 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 154 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 168 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 181 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 200 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 70 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 141 cal |
| 45 minutes | 211 cal |
| 60 minutes | 281 cal |
| 90 minutes | 422 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of hot yoga burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 141 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Hot Yoga
- Drink water through the day before class, not just during it
- Arrive early to let your body adjust to the heat
- Step out or take child's pose if you feel dizzy or nauseous
- Replace electrolytes after class, plain water alone is not enough
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