Energy Expenditure and Number of Calories Burned Through Indoor Cycling or Spinning

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How many calories do we burn doing indoor cycling?

Energy expenditure and calories burned with indoor cycling or spinning

Do you know how many calories you can burn when doing indoor cycling 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 spinning.

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Indoor cycling: A few examples of energy expenditure depending on weight and activity time.

Use the table below to see how many calories you can burn on the exercise bike!

Spinning
Low intensity

Kilocalorie expenditure

Weight15 minutes30 minutes1 hour
40 kg3263126
50 kg3979158
60 kg4795189
70 kg55110221
80 kg63126252
90 kg71142284

Spinning
Average intensity

Kilocalorie expenditure

Weight15 minutes30 minutes1 hour
40 kg58116231
50 kg72144289
60 kg87173347
70 kg101202404
80 kg116231462
90 kg130260520

Spinning
High intensity

Kilocalorie expenditure

Weight15 minutes30 minutes1 hour
40 kg74147294
50 kg92184368
60 kg110221441
70 kg129257515
80 kg147294588
90 kg165331662

Spinning
Very high intensity

Kilocalorie expenditure

Weight15 minutes30 minutes1 hour
40 kg116231462
50 kg144289578
60 kg173347693
70 kg202404809
80 kg231462924
90 kg2605201040

See detailed calculations and metabolic equivalent for the exercise bike

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT INDOOR CYCLING (SPINNING)

The exercise bike, also known as spinning, has become a veritable slimming ally when the weather’s not on your side. Sporty types will tell you that, come rain or shine, all you have to do is dress well! But apart from this meteorological point, for the fussiest among you, it has other advantages!

It lets you get active while staying connected to your computer, watching TV 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, builds up the muscles of the lower body without forgetting to strengthen the lower back.
What’s more, recent bikes have built-in programs to simulate a flat or mountain course, 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 pedaling your way to better health?

How to calculate the number of calories burned with indoor cycling

The result displayed is expressed in Kcal and is calculated from 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 taking into account the MET value and the ratio between the time spent on an activity and the individual’s weight.

For example: the MET value of indoor cycling for average effort is 5.5. This means that a person doing indoor cycling consumes 5.5 times more energy than when at rest.

MET values for different spinning intensity levels

  • Low-intensity spinning MET = 3
  • Medium-intensity spinning MET = 5.5
  • High-intensity spinning MET = 7
  • Very high-intensity spinning MET = 11

Discover the detailed formula to calculate your daily energy expenditure while doing indoor cycling

Consumption in Kcal per minute = (MET*3.5*Weight in kilos)/200

For a 60 kg person doing indoor cycling for 30 minutes:
Consumption in Kcal per minute = (5.5*3.5*60)/200 = 5.775 Kcal/mn
So for 30 minutes = 5.775*30 = 173 kcal for 30 minutes

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