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How many calories do we burn doing indoor cycling?
Everything you need to know about 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.
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
| Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
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 |
See detailed calculations and metabolic equivalent for the exercise bike
Everything you need to know about spinning
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
