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Calories burned circuit training

Circuit training rotates between exercises with minimal rest, blending strength and cardio. Higher calorie burn than traditional weight lifting.

Light

386

kcal/hr

Moderate

578

kcal/hr

Vigorous

771

kcal/hr

For a 170 lb adult.

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MET-based formula. Adjust weight and duration.

Calories burned

578 kcal

170 lb · 60 min · moderate

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What it is

6-12 exercises rotated through with short rest. Bodyweight, dumbbells, or mixed.

What changes the burn

  • Rest periods
  • Exercise selection

How calories burned is calculated

kcal = MET × kg × h

Circuit training · MET 7.5 · ≈ 578 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate

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