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Calories Burned Bicycling (high intensity interval training)

Bicycling (high intensity interval training) (high intensity interval training) is rated 8.8 MET. A 70 kg person burns about kcal in 30 minutes and kcal in an hour. Enter your own numbers below.

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Calories burned bicycling (high intensity interval training) by weight and time

Weight10 min15 min20 min30 min45 min60 min90 min
50 kg77116154231347462693
55 kg85127169254381508762
60 kg92139185277416554832
65 kg100150200300450601901
70 kg108162216323485647970
75 kg1161732313475206931040
80 kg1231852463705547391109
85 kg1311962623935897851178
90 kg1392082774166248321247
95 kg1462192934396588781317
100 kg1542313084626939241386
110 kg16925433950876210161525
120 kg18527737055483211091663

To burn 250 kcal

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To burn 500 kcal

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To burn 1000 kcal

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How much is that in food?

30 minutes of bicycling (high intensity interval training) at 70 kg (323 kcal) is roughly 3.4 bananas, 1.3 chocolate bars or 2.3 cans of regular cola. Exercise is a poor way to out-run a diet, but a reliable way to keep the weight off once it is gone.

Where bicycling (high intensity interval training) fits in a plan

At 8.8 MET this counts as vigorous activity: 75 minutes a week meets the WHO minimum on its own. Pair it with two or three strength sessions a week to keep muscle while losing fat; the plan generator builds those around your equipment.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does 30 minutes of Bicycling (high intensity interval training) burn?

About 323 kcal for a 70 kg person, 416 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.

How many calories does an hour of Bicycling (high intensity interval training) burn?

Around 647 kcal at 70 kg. Bicycling (high intensity interval training) is rated 8.8 MET (vigorous intensity).

How long do I need to do Bicycling (high intensity interval training) to burn 500 calories?

About 47 minutes at 70 kg, or 37 minutes at 90 kg.

How is this calculated?

kcal = MET × 3.5 × body weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes. MET values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities; Bicycling (high intensity interval training) is 8.8 MET (high intensity interval training).

Is Bicycling (high intensity interval training) good for weight loss?

Any activity you do consistently helps. Pair it with a modest calorie deficit and strength training to keep muscle; see our deficit calculator for a realistic timeline.