How Many Calories Does Skating Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 246 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 492 calories in one hour of skating. The activity has a MET value of about 7.0. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned while skating is influenced by several factors, including METs, body weight, duration of the activity, and intensity. Understanding these variables can help in estimating calorie expenditure more accurately.

Calories Burned From Skating by Weight and Time

The following table outlines the calories burned by individuals of different weights over various durations of skating.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	99	198	298	397
155 lb (70 kg)	123	246	369	492
185 lb (84 kg)	147	294	441	587
215 lb (98 kg)	171	341	512	683

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 7.0 METs (ice or roller, general).

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like skating 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. Skating at ice or roller, general is rated at 7.0 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 skating burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns about 246 calories in 30 minutes of skating. This estimate is based on the MET value of the activity and the individual's body weight.

How many calories does skating burn in an hour?

In one hour of skating, a 155-pound person burns approximately 492 calories. This figure is derived from the MET value and the duration of the activity.

Is skating good for weight loss?

Skating can be effective for weight loss, as it burns a significant number of calories based on body weight and activity duration. Higher intensity skating can further enhance calorie expenditure.

How accurate are these skating calorie estimates?

These calorie estimates are based on the MET value of skating and individual body weight. While they provide a good approximation, actual calories burned may vary depending on personal factors.

Key Takeaways

• Skating has a MET value of about 7.0.
• A 155-pound person burns 246 calories in 30 minutes.
• A 155-pound person burns 492 calories in one hour.
• Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.