It can be difficult to try and figure out how many calories you're burning when you're not on a machine that shows you a solid number.
It's important for people who are trying to lose weight to know the approximate number of calories they are burning during each cardio workout so that they can better monitor their progress.
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Many people are unsure what sheds more calories, but both cardio and strength training burn calories.
Here's a look at popular activities and the amount of calories burned per hour.
- High-Impact Zumba: 547
- Power Yoga: 284
- Hiking: 413
- Kickboxing: 620
- Bicycling (Moderate): 472
- Running (6 MPH): 590
- Martial Arts: 590
- Swimming (Freestyle, Fast): 590
- Vigorous Weight Lifting: 354
- Circuit Training: 472
- Brisk Walking: 295
- Walking Slow: 177
As you can see, the intensity of a workout greatly determines the number of calories you burn. For people who are trying to lose weight, it's important to do high-intensity cardio programs.
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