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Calories Burned Stretching
Stretching improves flexibility, reduces injury risk, and aids recovery. While it burns fewer calories than active exercise, stretching is essential for overall fitness. Regular stretching can improve range of motion, reduce muscle tension, and enhance performance in other activities.
~81 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs
Calorie Calculator
You will burn approximately
81 calories
Stretching for 30 minutes at 155 lbs
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of stretching at moderate intensity (MET 2.3)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 63 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 73 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 81 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 89 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 97 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 104 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 115 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 40 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 81 cal |
| 45 minutes | 121 cal |
| 60 minutes | 162 cal |
| 90 minutes | 243 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Light stretching
MET: 2.3
81 cal
per 30 min
Moderate stretching
MET: 2.5
88 cal
per 30 min
Dynamic stretching
MET: 3.5
123 cal
per 30 min
PNF stretching
MET: 3
105 cal
per 30 min
Active isolated stretching
MET: 3
105 cal
per 30 min
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of stretching burns enough calories to offset:
Slice of bread
1 slice
80 cal
Egg
1 large
70 cal
Based on 81 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Stretching
- Never bounce during static stretches
- Stretch to the point of tension, not pain
- Hold each stretch for at least 15-30 seconds
- Breathe deeply and relax into each stretch
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