How many calories do you burn with Crossfit?
Someone weighing 180 lbs burns approximately 480 kilocalories per hour with Crossfit. Fill in the form and calculate how many calories you burn with Crossfit or use our Calorie Calculator for other activities.
How many calories do you burn with Crossfit?
Someone weighing 180 lbs burns approximately 480 kilocalories per hour with Crossfit. Fill in the form and calculate how many calories you burn with Crossfit or use our Calorie Calculator for other activities.
Crossfit Calorie Calculator
Burned calories (KCAL)
with Crossfit
CrossFit is a fitness program that focuses on improving overall fitness through a combination of various exercises. It incorporates elements such as weightlifting, cardio workouts, and gymnastics. CrossFit workouts, known as "WODs" (Workout of the Day), are typically short but intense, usually lasting around 15-20 minutes.
During a typical CrossFit session, you perform functional movements such as lifting, running, jumping, and pull-ups, often with high intensity and variation. The emphasis is on developing strength, endurance, speed, and flexibility.
What makes CrossFit unique is its community-oriented approach, with members often encouraging and supporting each other. You typically train in a CrossFit gym, also known as a "box," where trainers provide guidance.
It's important to note that CrossFit can be intense, and injuries can occur if proper technique is not followed. It's advisable to start with an introductory program and receive instruction from certified trainers, especially if you're new to CrossFit. While CrossFit is an effective way to get fit, it's not the only option, so choose a training program that suits your needs.
Calories burned with Group Fitness Classes (weight: 180 lbs)
MET | 15 min. | 30 min. | 45 min. | 60 min. | |
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Aerobics | 6.6 | 141 | 283 | 424 | 566 |
Aqua Aerobics | 3.2 | 69 | 137 | 206 | 274 |
Bootcamp | 10.1 | 216 | 433 | 649 | 866 |
Circuit training | 7.2 | 154 | 309 | 463 | 617 |
Crossfit | 5.6 | 120 | 240 | 360 | 480 |
Crosstrainer | 5.8 | 124 | 249 | 373 | 497 |
Pilates | 3.7 | 79 | 159 | 238 | 317 |
Spinning | 8.9 | 191 | 381 | 572 | 763 |
Step Aerobic | 6.6 | 141 | 283 | 424 | 566 |
Tai Chi | 3.3 | 71 | 141 | 212 | 283 |
Zumba | 8.8 | 189 | 377 | 566 | 754 |
How do we calculate the amount of calories burned with Crossfit?
This calculation uses the MET value (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) of Crossfit. The MET value of Crossfit = 5.6. We multiply the MET value with the person\'s body weight in kilogram. Then we multiply this with 0.0175 and the duration in minutes.
A person weighs: 180 lbs
MET value of Crossfit: 5.6
Time: 30 minutes
The calorie calculation for Crossfit for 30 minutes is as follows:
(180/2.20462) * 5.6 * 0.0175 * 30 minutes = 240
30 minutes of Crossfit burns 240 kcal.