How many calories do you burn with Horseback Riding?
Horseback riding is a great way to stay healthy and burn calories. It is an intense sport that is both mentally and physically challenging. During riding, the body works hard to maintain balance and follow the horseback riding movements, leading to a calorie burn.
Someone weighing 180 lbs burns approximately 274 kilocalories per hour with Horseback Riding. Fill in the form and calculate how many calories you burn with Horseback Riding or use our Calorie Calculator for other activities.
How many calories do you burn with Horseback Riding?
Horseback riding is a great way to stay healthy and burn calories. It is an intense sport that is both mentally and physically challenging. During riding, the body works hard to maintain balance and follow the horseback riding movements, leading to a calorie burn.
Someone weighing 180 lbs burns approximately 274 kilocalories per hour with Horseback Riding. Fill in the form and calculate how many calories you burn with Horseback Riding or use our Calorie Calculator for other activities.
Horseback Riding Calorie Calculator
Burned calories (KCAL)
with Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is also a great cardio workout. The heart rate increases during riding, stimulating the heart and blood vessels. This can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
In addition, horseback riding can help with muscle strengthening. The legs, abdomen, back, and arms must constantly work during riding, strengthening these muscles. This can help reduce back pain and improve posture.
Horseback riding is also a great way to relax and escape daily stress. The peaceful environment and contact with the horse can help reduce anxiety and depression.
Calories burned with Outdoor Activities (weight: 180 lbs)
| MET | 15 min. | 30 min. | 45 min. | 60 min. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | 9 | 193 | 386 | 579 | 772 |
| Cycling (electric) | 2.8 | 60 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
| Cycling in the city | 4.8 | 103 | 206 | 309 | 411 |
| Hiking Cross country | 4.8 | 103 | 206 | 309 | 411 |
| Horseback Riding | 3.2 | 69 | 137 | 206 | 274 |
| Riding an ebike | 2.8 | 60 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
| Woodchopping | 4.8 | 103 | 206 | 309 | 411 |
How do we calculate the amount of calories burned with Horseback Riding?
This calculation uses the MET value (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) of Horseback Riding. The MET value of Horseback Riding = 3.2. 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 Horseback Riding: 3.2
Time: 30 minutes
The calorie calculation for Horseback Riding for 30 minutes is as follows:
(180/2.20462) * 3.2 * 0.0175 * 30 minutes = 137
30 minutes of Horseback Riding burns 137 kcal.
