How Many Calories Does Aerobics Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 257 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 513 calories in one hour of aerobics. The activity has a MET value of about 7.3. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned during aerobics is influenced by several factors, including the MET value of the activity, the individual's body weight, the duration of the workout, and the intensity level. Understanding these elements can help in estimating calorie expenditure during aerobic exercises.

Calories Burned From Aerobics by Weight and Time

The following table provides an overview of calories burned during aerobics based on different body weights and durations.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	103	207	310	414
155 lb (70 kg)	128	257	385	513
185 lb (84 kg)	153	306	459	613
215 lb (98 kg)	178	356	534	712

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 7.3 METs (high impact).

Calories by Intensity

How hard you go changes the burn. The table below shows the MET value for each intensity and the calories a 155-pound person burns in 30 minutes.

Intensity	METs	Calories (30 min, 155 lb)
Low impact	5.0	176
High impact	7.3	257
Step aerobics	7.5	264

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like aerobics in a few ways: describe it in your own words by voice or text, pick an exercise type and intensity, or enter the calories directly, and on iOS and Android it can sync workouts automatically from Apple Health or Health Connect. Logged workouts sit next to the food you track from a photo, barcode, or voice entry, so calories in and calories out stay in one place. Nutrola is available from EUR 2.50 per month and shows no ads on any tier.

Sources and Method

MET (metabolic equivalent) values are from the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al.), the standard reference for the energy cost of physical activity. Calories are estimated with the equation calories = METs x body weight in kilograms x duration in hours, where one MET is the energy used sitting quietly. Aerobics at high impact is rated at 7.3 METs. Real burn varies with fitness, technique, terrain, and effort, so treat these as close estimates, not exact counts. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many calories does aerobics burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns about 257 calories in 30 minutes of aerobics. This estimate is based on the MET value of the activity and the person's body weight.

How many calories does aerobics burn in an hour?

In one hour of aerobics, a 155-pound person burns approximately 513 calories. This calculation uses the MET value and the individual's weight to determine calorie expenditure.

Is aerobics good for weight loss?

Aerobics can be effective for weight loss, as it burns a significant number of calories. The actual weight loss will depend on factors such as diet and overall activity level.

How accurate are these aerobics calorie estimates?

These estimates for calories burned during aerobics are based on the MET value and body weight. While they provide a good approximation, individual variations may occur.

Key Takeaways

• Aerobics has a MET value of about 7.3.
• A 155-pound person burns 257 calories in 30 minutes.
• In one hour, a 155-pound person burns 513 calories.
• Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.