Kettlebell Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned during your kettlebell workout based on your weight, exercise type, and duration.
How Many Calories Do Kettlebell Exercises Burn?
Kettlebell exercises can burn between 300-800 calories per hour, depending on workout intensity and technique. According to recent research, kettlebell training not only burns calories but also significantly improves strength, cardiovascular fitness, and power output. A typical 30-minute kettlebell session can burn 150-400 calories while building functional strength.
Kettlebell Exercise Intensity Levels
Based on the Compendium of Physical Activities and clinical research, here are the different intensity levels:
- Basic Kettlebell Exercises (6.0 METs): Single-arm swings, basic movements
- Moderate Intensity (8.0 METs): Two-handed swings, goblet squats
- High-Intensity (10.0 METs): Complex movements, flow sequences
- Advanced HIIT (13.0 METs): Maximum effort circuits, heavy weights
According to research, kettlebell training can significantly improve both strength and cardiovascular fitness simultaneously!
Health Benefits of Kettlebell Training
According to scientific studies, regular kettlebell training offers numerous benefits:
Functional Strength
- Full-body power
- Core strength
- Grip strength
- Movement control
Metabolic Benefits
- High calorie burn
- Fat loss
- EPOC effect
- Metabolic health
Cardiovascular Health
- Heart health
- Endurance
- Stamina
- Recovery
Athletic Benefits
- Power development
- Explosive strength
- Movement efficiency
- Sports performance
Kettlebell Calorie Burn List
| Duration | Basic (6.0 MET) |
Moderate (8.0 MET) |
High-Intensity (10.0 MET) |
Advanced (13.0 MET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 75-90 calories | 100-120 calories | 125-150 calories | 160-195 calories |
| 30 minutes | 150-180 calories | 200-240 calories | 250-300 calories | 320-390 calories |
| 45 minutes | 225-270 calories | 300-360 calories | 375-450 calories | 480-585 calories |
Calories Burned by Exercise Type
| Exercise Type | MET Value | Calories/Hour (70kg person) | Primary Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Swings | 6.0 | 300-360 cal/hr | Hip power |
| Flow Sequences | 8.0 | 400-480 cal/hr | Full-body coordination |
| Complex Movements | 10.0 | 500-600 cal/hr | Strength & cardio |
| HIIT Circuits | 13.0 | 650-800 cal/hr | Maximum conditioning |
Formula of Calorie Burn
Calories Burned = (MET × Weight(kg) × 3.5) ÷ 200 × Duration(min)
- MET Value: 6.0-13.0 (based on intensity)
- Weight: Your body weight in kilograms
- Duration: Exercise time in minutes
- 3.5: Standard metabolic factor
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References
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