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Activity Calorie Calculator

Simply enter your bodyweight and the average time you spend during one of the exercises/activities and click on Compute Calories Burned. The number of calories burned for the time you specified will be calculated for each exercise/activity. You can click on "Clear And Start Again" and add your average time spent for as many exercises/activities as you like. You may want to print this page as a list of great exercises/activities and the number of calories your body burns for each one.  You have to burn off 3500 calories a week to lose one pound.  Us the the bmr calculator in conjunction with this utility.  You can also bookmark this page and return when needed.

Weight (in lbs.):
Time (in min.)


Gym and Home Activities
Aerobics: low impact

Aerobics: high impact

Aerobics, Step: low impact Aerobics, Step: high impact
Aerobics: water Bicycling, Stationary: moderate
Bicycling, Stationary: vigorous Circuit Training: general
Rowing, Stationary: moderate Rowing, Stationary: vigorous
Ski Machine: general Stair Step Machine: general
Weight Lifting: general Weight Lifting: vigorous
Training Activities
Basketball: playing a game Basketball: wheelchair
Bicycling: BMX or mountain Bicycling: 12-13.9 mph
Bicycling: 14-15.9 mph Boxing: sparring
Football: competitive Football: touch, flag, general
Frisbee Golf: carrying clubs
Golf: using cart Gymnastics: general
Handball: general Hiking: cross-country
Horseback Riding: general Ice Skating: general
Martial Arts: general Racquetball: competitive
Racquetball: casual, general Rock Climbing: ascending
Rock Climbing: repelling Rollerblade Skating
Rope Jumping Running: 5 mph (12 min/mile)
Running: 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) Running: 6 mph (10 min/mile)
Running: 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) Running: 7.5 mph (8 min/mile)
Running: 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) Running: 10 mph (6 min/mile)
Running: pushing wheelchair, marathon wheeling Running: cross-country
Skiing: cross-country Skiing: downhill
Snow Shoeing Softball: general play
Swimming: general Tennis: general
Volleyball: non-competitive,
general play
Volleyball: competitive, gymnasium play
Volleyball: beach Walk: 3.5 mph (17 min/mi)
Walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi) Walk: 4.5 mph (13 min/mi)
Walk/Jog: jog <10 min. Water Skiing
Water Polo Whitewater: rafting, kayaking
Daily Life Activities
Chopping & Splitting Wood Gardening: general
Housecleaning: general Mowing Lawn: push, hand
Mowing Lawn: push, power Operate Snow Blower: walking
Children's Games: 4-square, etc. Raking Lawn
Sex: moderate effort Shoveling Snow: by hand

Disclaimer: The information given on the Calorie Calculator is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice or treatment that may have been prescribed by your physician. Before adhering to any of the information or recommendations, you should consult with your physician. Understand that you are solely responsible for the way that this information is perceived and utilized, and do so at your own risk. In no way will About.com, The Exercise Guide, or the company that provides this service be responsible for any problems that might occur due to the use of this calorie calculator or the advice contained within.

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