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Calories burned, sport and physical activity: move better and more efficiently.

18 articles

Fitness · Oct 7

15,000 steps: how many calories do you burn?

Calories by body weight, distance, walking time and weight lost per month, with a calculator.

Fitness · Oct 7

20,000 steps: how many calories do you burn?

Calories by body weight, distance, walking time, weight loss and risks, with a calculator.

Fitness · Sep 29

HYROX: how many calories do you burn?

A practical estimate by body weight, race time and intensity, with the calculation and watch limitations.

Fitness · Sep 29

Incline walking: how many calories do you burn?

Treadmill incline, the 12-3-30 method and measured results from small lab studies.

Fitness · Sep 29

The incline walking method: how to get started

How to do incline walking and 12-3-30, build up as a beginner, and understand its role in a calorie deficit.

Fitness · Jul 7

Jump Rope: How Many Calories Do You Burn?

10 minutes of jump rope can match 30 minutes of jogging. Discover the real numbers and benefits of this full-body exercise.

Fitness · May 2

What to eat before exercise for better performance

Carbs, protein, timing: discover how to build the perfect pre-workout meal to maximize your athletic performance.

Fitness · Apr 19

HIIT: how many calories do you burn?

20 minutes of HIIT can match an hour of jogging. Discover the real calorie numbers and the afterburn effect of HIIT training.

Fitness · Apr 1

Elliptical machine: calories burned and benefits

How many calories does an elliptical really burn? Real figures, key factors, and tips to maximise your sessions.

Fitness · Mar 31

Yoga and calories: how much do you really burn?

Hatha, vinyasa, hot yoga: the real calorie expenditure figures by yoga style, and how to make the most of your practice for your health.

Fitness · Mar 28

Muscle recovery: everything you need to know

Why rest days are just as important as training sessions, and how to optimize your recovery to progress faster.

Fitness · Mar 26

Creatine: The Guide for Women

Strength, energy, bone health: everything women need to know about creatine, without the myths.

Fitness · Mar 26

Fasted Exercise: Benefits, Tips and Precautions

Does working out on an empty stomach really burn more fat? Discover what science says about fasted training and how to do it safely and effectively.

Fitness · Mar 23

Walk 10,000 Steps a Day: How Much Weight in a Month?

Precise calculations, key factors, and practical tips to understand what daily walking can truly do for your weight.

Fitness · Mar 21

Weightlifting vs Cardio: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?

Calories burned, EPOC effect, basal metabolic rate, and body composition: everything you need to choose the best weight loss strategy.

Fitness · Mar 18

How Many Calories Does Running Burn?

Calorie data by speed, weight and terrain, kcal/km formula, comparison with swimming and cycling, tips to maximize burn.

Fitness · Mar 17

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?

Calorie data by stroke, weight and intensity, comparison with running and cycling, tips to maximize burn.

Fitness · Mar 16

How Many Calories Does Pilates Burn?

Calorie data by level and body weight, comparison with other activities, and tips to maximize expenditure.

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