Calories Burned Calculator
Being active can have a big impact on your health. If you are focused on being more active, you may wonder how many calories various activities will burn. This tool can help you figure it out.
Over time, balancing the calories you take in from food and drink and calories you burn from exercise or body functions, like breathing and digestion, can help you maintain a healthy weight. If you want to lose weight, knowing how many calories you burn can help you adjust your calorie intake.
The number of calories burned for different activities will vary. Not everyone will burn the same amount of calories for the same activity. The calories you burn will depend on things like your weight, height, body composition, and the intensity level of the activity.
If you have questions or concerns about exercise, check with your health care team.
Calculate your calories
Use the tool below to find an estimate of calories burned during a workout or daily activity. Numbers are estimated for a 150-pound person. Actual calories burned will vary depending on weight, body composition, and level of intensity.
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