Jogging is a cardiovascular exercise that increases heart rate and burns calories. Body weight, jogging speed and duration influence the amount of calories burned per exercise session.
3 Mph
A pace of 3 mph sets your mile time at one mile every 20 minutes. A 125-lb. person will burn 94 calories during 30 minutes of 3-mph jogging while a 150-lb. person burns 112 calories.
4 mph
Jogging at a pace of 4 mph, you will cover one mile every 15 minutes. A 125-lb. person will burn 142 calories during 30 minutes of 4-mph jogging while a 150-lb. person will burn 170 calories.
5 mph
Jogging at a pace of 5 mph will cover one mile every 12 minutes. A 125-lb. person will burn 255 calories during 30 minutes of 5-mph jogging while a 150-lb. person burns 306 calories.
6 mph
A pace of 6 mph sets your mile time at one mile every 10 minutes. A 125-lb. person will burn 283 calories during 30 minutes of 6-mph jogging while a 150-lb. person burns 340 calories.
References
- "Anatomy and Physiology"; Kenneth Saladin; 2007
- American Council on Exercise, Get Fit: Physical Activity Calorie Counter
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