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Calories burned aerobics

Aerobics encompasses step, dance, and traditional cardio classes. Modern equivalents are Zumba, Les Mills, Beachbody, Peloton classes.

Light

308

kcal/hr

Moderate

463

kcal/hr

Vigorous

655

kcal/hr

For a 170 lb adult.

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MET-based formula. Adjust weight and duration.

Calories burned

463 kcal

170 lb · 60 min · moderate

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What it is

Group exercise or video-led cardio classes. Continuous movement with music.

What changes the burn

  • Class intensity
  • Step heights (step aerobics)

How calories burned is calculated

kcal = MET × kg × h

Aerobics · MET 6 · ≈ 463 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate

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