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Calories burned spinning / indoor cycling

Indoor cycling classes (Peloton, SoulCycle, gym spinning) blend music, intervals, and resistance. Higher intensity than outdoor steady-state cycling.

Light

463

kcal/hr

Moderate

617

kcal/hr

Vigorous

848

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

Stationary bike class with instructor-led intervals and resistance changes.

What changes the burn

  • Class effort
  • Resistance level
  • Cadence work

How calories burned is calculated

kcal = MET × kg × h

Spinning / Indoor cycling · MET 8 · ≈ 617 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate

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