Typical Calories Used in Exercise

Ever wondered how many calories are used up in exercise? Here's a brief guide that you and your patients may find useful:

Typical number of calories used
                                                                                  
Running (calories per hour at 8-minute mile pace)                    913

Swimming (calories per hour for continuous laps)                    730

Uphill walking at a 10% gradient (calories per hour )               694

Rowing (calories per hour at a moderate pace)                        611

Cycling (calories per hour at 12-14mph pace )                         584

Jogging (calories per hour at 12-minute mile pace)                  511

Walking (calories per hour at 15-minute mile pace)                  365

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