Calories Burned During a Cardio Bike Workout

Calories Burned During a Cardio Bike Workout
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Cycling is a cardio workout and calorie burner. A variety of stationary bikes are available for the home and in fitness centers to meet your needs and workout expectations.

Stationary Biking, Light

According to the website NutriStrategy, a person weighing 155 lb. will burn between 210 and 390 calories per hour during a very light to light stationary bike workout. A person weighing 205 lb. will burn between 280 and 510 calories per hour during the same workout.

Stationary Biking, Moderate

A person weighing 155 lb. will burn about 495 calories during a moderate, one-hour stationary bike workout. Someone who weighs 205 lb. will burn around 650 calories during the same workout.

Stationary Biking, Vigorous

During a vigorous to very vigorous stationary bike workout, a person weighing 155 lb. will burn between 740 and 880 calories per one-hour workout session. A person weighing 205 lb. will burn between 975 and 1,165 calories during the same workout.

Indoor Cycling, Moderate

A person weighing 155 lb. will burn between 495 and 775 calories during a one hour indoor cycling session, according to the websites Health Status and Glamour Fitness. Someone weighing 205 lb. will burn between 650 and 1025 calories during the same workout.

Indoor Cycling, Vigorous

A person weighing 155 lb. will burn around 800 and 920 calories during a vigorous one hour indoor cycling session. Someone weighing 205 lb. will burn about 1060 and 1220 calories during the same workout.

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Article reviewed by Kirk Ericson Last updated on: Apr 29, 2012

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