How Many Calories are Burned From Singing?

"He who sings frightens away his ills," wrote Cervantes in his book Don Quixote. Research is beginning to confirm that singing is indeed good for your health and well-being, according to Health Central.

Effects

During 20 minutes of singing, a person who weighs 150 lbs. burns about 34 calories if sitting down, or 45 calories if singing while standing up, according to CaloriesPerHour.com.

Benefits

Singing helps to relieve stress, improve your mood and lower your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate. The rhythm of a song may help to relax your muscles, according to Stanford Medicine.

Considerations

You can burn more calories by increasing the frequency, duration or intensity of your singing. Singing gives your lungs and diaphragm a workout because it involves respiratory muscle exertion and deep and open breathing.

References

• CaloriesperHour.com: Activity Calculator
• Stanford Medicine: Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy and Imagery
• National Public Radio: Singing: The Key to a Long Life
• The Quote Garden: Quotations About Singing
• Health Central: Don't Underestimate the Health Benefits of Singing