How Many Calories Burned In A Kettlebell Routine

GeauxL · December 2017

I just started doing kettlebell sets. My routine consists of 5 sets of 10 reps for the following:
20# One arm kettlebell row (each side 10)
20# Kettlebell swing
40# Sumo deadlift
20# 2 handed press
20# torso twist

Approximately how many calories would this burn. I try to do them with little rest between each exercise & each set.

nic_27_grassisgreener · December 2017

This doesn't sound a lot different than my dumbbell routine. I log it under cardio-weightlifting, for however many minutes.

joemac1988 · December 2017

I'm a 200lb male and for me, an intense workout burns about 10 calories per minute. Hope that helps.

julie_broadhead · December 2017

I would log it as strength training.

jjpptt2 · December 2017

1 dollar Bob!!

But seriously... it's hard to say for sure. Your weight will matter a little, but not a lot. Time of the workout will matter more, but even that only offers a loose correlation.

If my math is right, you're talking about 30 sets/300 reps with "little rest" between sets... so, what... 30-45 minutes total? Weights are fairly light, though not insignificantly light. I'd guess 6ish cals per minute, so in the range of 200 cals total, give or take.

It's a huge guesstimate though, so try not to get too hung up on being accurate.