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Calories burned crossfit

CrossFit combines weight lifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning into intense workouts. Calorie burn high during workout plus EPOC afterward.

Light

463

kcal/hr

Moderate

617

kcal/hr

Vigorous

925

kcal/hr

For a 170 lb adult.

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MET-based formula. Adjust weight and duration.

Calories burned

617 kcal

170 lb · 60 min · moderate

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What it is

Constantly varied functional movements at high intensity. Workouts (WODs) typically 8-25 minutes of work plus warmup/cooldown.

What changes the burn

  • WOD structure — AMRAP, EMOM, for-time
  • Movement selection — heavy lifts vs gymnastic
  • Effort percentage during workout

FAQ

Is CrossFit good for weight loss?
Excellent — high calorie burn, builds muscle, structured class format aids consistency. Form and load management matter for injury prevention.

How calories burned is calculated

kcal = MET × kg × h

CrossFit · MET 8 · ≈ 617 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate

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