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Calories Burned Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a gentle martial art featuring slow, flowing movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mental calm. While low in intensity, Tai Chi burns calories, reduces stress, and provides significant health benefits especially for older adults and those recovering from injury.
~105 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs
Calorie Calculator
You will burn approximately
105 calories
Tai Chi for 30 minutes at 155 lbs
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of tai chi 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.
Tai Chi, beginner
MET: 2.5
88 cal
per 30 min
Tai Chi, moderate
MET: 3
105 cal
per 30 min
Tai Chi, advanced forms
MET: 4
141 cal
per 30 min
Tai Chi with weapons
MET: 4.5
158 cal
per 30 min
Qigong
MET: 2.5
88 cal
per 30 min
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of tai chi 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 Tai Chi
- Move slowly and continuously—no pausing between movements
- Keep knees slightly bent and weight centered
- Coordinate breath with movement
- Practice in a calm, quiet environment
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