Skip to content
WorkoutPlan.
2.1 METLight intensitySports

Calories Burned Horseback riding (simulator)

Horseback riding (simulator) (simulator) is rated 2.1 MET. A 70 kg person burns about kcal in 30 minutes and kcal in an hour. Enter your own numbers below.

You burn

kcal

Calories burned horseback riding (simulator) by weight and time

Weight10 min15 min20 min30 min45 min60 min90 min
50 kg1828375583110165
55 kg2030406191121182
60 kg2233446699132198
65 kg24364872107143215
70 kg26395177116154232
75 kg28415583124165248
80 kg29445988132176265
85 kg31476294141187281
90 kg33506699149198298
95 kg355270105157209314
100 kg375574110165221331
110 kg406181121182243364
120 kg446688132198265397

To burn 250 kcal

at your weight

To burn 500 kcal

at your weight

To burn 1000 kcal

at your weight

How much is that in food?

30 minutes of horseback riding (simulator) at 70 kg (77 kcal) is roughly 0.8 bananas, 0.3 chocolate bars or 0.6 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 horseback riding (simulator) fits in a plan

At 2.1 MET this is light activity: 150 minutes a week meets the WHO minimum. 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 Horseback riding (simulator) burn?

About 77 kcal for a 70 kg person, 99 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.

How many calories does an hour of Horseback riding (simulator) burn?

Around 154 kcal at 70 kg. Horseback riding (simulator) is rated 2.1 MET (light intensity).

How long do I need to do Horseback riding (simulator) to burn 500 calories?

About 195 minutes at 70 kg, or 152 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; Horseback riding (simulator) is 2.1 MET (simulator).

Is Horseback riding (simulator) 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.