calories aerobic exercise

Calories Burned During Aerobic Exercise

Calories Burned During Aerobic Exercise

Weight Control and Exercise

Exercise is vital for steady weight loss and long term weight control. Aerobic exercise is one of the best types of exercise for weight loss. It burns calories, raises your metabolic rate, improves your energy and fitness, and strengthens bones.

How Many Calories Do You Burn During Aerobic Exercise

The following list shows the number of calories burned during a 30-minute exercise session. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn. The list is based on body weights of 130 pounds & 180 pounds. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn.

Exercise Weight Calories Burned Weight Calories Burned
Walking 180 pounds 202 130 pounds 150
Swimming 180 pounds 405 130 pounds 300
Aerobics 180 pounds 270 130 pounds 195
Housework 180 pounds 150 130 pounds 110
Cycling 180 pounds 180 130 pounds 125
Tennis 180 pounds 270 130 pounds 195
Squash 180 pounds 525 130 pounds 382

Remember: regular physical exercise is essential for healthy weight loss and long term weight maintenance. You burn off extra calories and your energy levels improve.

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