Burning more than I think

skinz2k2

I'm petty sure I am burning more than I think. Most people doing vigorous exercise burn 10 cals/min so I usually go with that. But I am doing Insanity, P90X+, and running 5 miles @ 9:30. I'm curious to know how much you all burn on average and how you know.

keith0373

For a 5 mile run at a 9:20 pace it was 14.65 calories per minute @ 170 lbs dressed. Numbers via Garmin 405cx HRM +GPS. For lifting about 8.5 cals per minute and that is no rest break lifting, with a running warm-up. If I don't run first it is about 6 calories per minute.

mommy2b2

Have you thought about getting a heart rate monitor?

Azdak

I'm petty sure I am burning more than I think. Most people doing vigorous exercise burn 10 cals/min so I usually go with that. But I am doing Insanity, P90X+, and running 5 miles @ 9:30. I'm curious to know how much you all burn on average and how you know.

For your running speed, multiply your body weight in kg times 10. That will give you calories per hour. If 9:30 per mile is your running speed, you are probably burning a little less during the other workouts, mostly because the intensity is not continuous.

skinz2k2

Thanks guys.