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How many calories do we burn doing indoor cycling “spinning”?
Everything you need to know about spinning
Do you know how many calories you can burn when doing indoor cycling or spinning for 30 minutes or 1 hour? By entering your overall activity time and your weight in kilos, you can get an idea of how many calories you burn doing indoor cycling or spinning.
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Indoor cycling or spinning: A few examples of energy expenditure depending on weight and activity time.
Use the table below to see how many calories you lose by spinning!
Spinning exercise bike
Low intensity
Kilocalorie expenditure
Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
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40 kg | 32 | 63 | 126 |
50 kg | 39 | 79 | 158 |
60 kg | 47 | 95 | 189 |
70 kg | 55 | 110 | 221 |
80 kg | 63 | 126 | 252 |
90 kg | 71 | 142 | 284 |
Spinning exercise bike
Average intensity
Kilocalorie expenditure
Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
---|---|---|---|
40 kg | 58 | 116 | 231 |
50 kg | 72 | 144 | 289 |
60 kg | 87 | 173 | 347 |
70 kg | 101 | 202 | 404 |
80 kg | 116 | 231 | 462 |
90 kg | 130 | 260 | 520 |
Spinning exercise bike
High intensity
Kilocalorie expenditure
Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
---|---|---|---|
40 kg | 74 | 147 | 294 |
50 kg | 92 | 184 | 368 |
60 kg | 110 | 221 | 441 |
70 kg | 129 | 257 | 515 |
80 kg | 147 | 294 | 588 |
90 kg | 165 | 331 | 662 |
Spinning exercise bike
Very high intensity
Kilocalorie expenditure
Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
---|---|---|---|
40 kg | 116 | 231 | 462 |
50 kg | 144 | 289 | 578 |
60 kg | 173 | 347 | 693 |
70 kg | 202 | 404 | 809 |
80 kg | 231 | 462 | 924 |
90 kg | 260 | 520 | 1040 |
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Everything you need to know about spinning
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT INDOOR CYCLING OR SPINNING
The exercise bike, also known as spinning, has over the years become a real slimming ally when the weather is not on your side. The more sporty types will tell you that whether it’s raining or windy, all you have to do is dress well! But apart from this meteorological point, for the more faint-hearted among you, it has other advantages!
It allows you to do some physical activity while staying connected to your computer, watching television or reading a good book.
The other advantage is that it’s a sport that’s gentle on the joints and, like the traditional bicycle, helps to build up the muscles of the lower body without forgetting to strengthen the lower back.
What’s more, recent bikes have built-in programmes that allow you to simulate a plain or mountain route, which can be a great way to progress at your own pace.
All in all, the exercise bike is an ideal option for those who want to exercise in the comfort of their own home. It offers the possibility of maintaining regular physical activity without being dependent on the weather. The fact that you can stay connected to your leisure activities while exercising is another undeniable advantage.
So whether you want to get fit, lose weight, or simply add a dose of physical activity to your daily routine, the exercise bike is a top choice. It gives you the freedom to work out at your own pace, according to your own goals and schedule. So why not get on your exercise bike and start cycling your way to better health?
How to calculate the number of calories burned with indoor cycling or spinning
The result displayed is expressed in Kcal and is calculated using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). The MET for each activity is the result of statistical data and cannot therefore be interpreted as an exact calculation, but rather as an estimate that takes into account the MET value and the ratio between the time spent doing an activity and the weight of the individual.
For example: The MET value of the exercise bike for average effort is 5.5. This means that a person cycling at home consumes 5.5 times more energy than when resting during the session.
MET values for different levels of exercise bike intensity
- Low-intensity exercise bike MET = 3
- Medium-intensity exercise bike MET = 5.5
- High intensity exercise bike MET = 7
- Very high intensity exercise bike MET = 11
Discover the detailed formula to calculate your daily energy expenditure while doing indoor cycling or spinning
Consumption in Kcal per minute = (METs*3.5*Weight in kilos)/200
This means that for a person weighing 60 kilos on an exercise bike for 30 minutes:
Consumption in Kcal per minute = (5.5*3.5*60)/200 = 5.775 Kcal/min
So for 30 minutes = 5.775*30 = 173 kcal for 30 minutes
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