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Calories Burned Pilates
Pilates focuses on controlled movements that strengthen the core, improve posture, and increase flexibility. While lower in calorie burn than cardio, Pilates builds lean muscle that boosts metabolism long-term. The mind-body connection also reduces stress-related eating.
~105 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs
Calorie Calculator
You will burn approximately
105 calories
Pilates for 30 minutes at 155 lbs
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of pilates at moderate intensity (MET 3)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 82 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 95 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 105 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 116 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 126 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 136 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 150 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 53 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 105 cal |
| 45 minutes | 158 cal |
| 60 minutes | 211 cal |
| 90 minutes | 316 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Mat Pilates, beginner
MET: 3
105 cal
per 30 min
Mat Pilates, intermediate
MET: 4
141 cal
per 30 min
Mat Pilates, advanced
MET: 4.5
158 cal
per 30 min
Reformer Pilates
MET: 4
141 cal
per 30 min
Power Pilates
MET: 5
176 cal
per 30 min
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of pilates burns enough calories to offset:
Banana
1 medium
105 cal
Apple
1 medium
95 cal
Slice of bread
1 slice
80 cal
Egg
1 large
70 cal
Based on 105 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Pilates
- Focus on quality of movement over quantity of reps
- Engage your core by drawing navel toward spine
- Breathe fully—inhale to prepare, exhale on effort
- Move slowly and with control
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