The TDEE Blog
Read when the numbers stop making sense.
Most people know their calories. Few understand why they're not moving. These articles close that gap by covering metabolism, nutrition, and training without the noise.
Calories Burned: Weight Training vs Cardio
Cardio burns more calories per session than weight training at equal durations. But weight training's 24 to 38-hour EPOC and long-term muscle-driven metabolic increase close the gap. This guide covers MET comparisons, 30-min and 60-min session outputs, EPOC differences, and which is better for fat loss.
Weight Training Afterburn: EPOC Calories Explained
Weight training burns an additional 6 to 15% above session calories through EPOC lasting 24 to 38 hours after the workout. A 154 lb person burning 420 calories in a vigorous session adds approximately 25 to 63 post-workout calories. This guide covers EPOC science, duration by training format, and how to maximise afterburn.
Calories Burned Powerlifting by Weight and Session
Powerlifting burns 210 to 600 calories per hour depending on body weight and session volume. A 154 lb person burns approximately 245 to 420 calories per session depending on total work volume. This guide covers MET tables, squat/deadlift/bench press calorie estimates, powerlifting vs bodybuilding, and EPOC data.
Calories Burned Circuit Training by Weight and Duration
Circuit training burns 432 to 800 calories per hour for most adults. A 154 lb person burns approximately 280 calories in 30 minutes and 560 calories per hour. This guide covers MET-based tables by body weight, circuit vs standard lifting comparison, 30-minute output, and weekly weight loss planning.
Calories Burned Calisthenics by Weight and Exercise
Calisthenics burns 189 to 800 calories per hour depending on body weight and exercise intensity. Push-ups burn approximately 7 to 10 calories per minute. Burpees burn 9 to 15 calories per minute. This guide covers MET tables, per-exercise calorie estimates, and weekly weight loss planning from bodyweight training.
Calories Burned Lifting Weights 1 Hour by Weight
One hour of weight training burns 189 to 800 calories depending on body weight and intensity. A 154 lb person burns approximately 420 calories per hour at vigorous effort. Circuit training in the same window reaches 560 calories. This guide covers weight-by-intensity tables, EPOC addition, and weight loss planning.
Calories Burned Weight Training 30 Minutes
Thirty minutes of weight training burns 95 to 400 calories for most adults. General lifting burns approximately 123 calories in 30 minutes for a 154 lb person. Circuit training in the same window reaches 280 calories. This guide covers weight-by-intensity tables, female data, and weekly fat loss projections.
Calories Burned Lifting Weights: Calculator, Charts & Guide
Weight training burns 180 to 560 calories per hour during a session, plus an additional 6 to 15% post-workout through EPOC. This hub covers MET-based calorie tables, the afterburn effect, weight training vs cardio, and links to every style- and duration-specific child guide.
Calories Burned Power Yoga by Weight and Duration
Power yoga burns 243 to 450 calories per hour depending on body weight. A 154 lb person burns approximately 315 calories in a 60-minute power yoga class. This guide covers MET-based tables by weight and duration, power yoga vs vinyasa comparison, and weekly weight loss planning.
Calories Burned Vinyasa Yoga by Weight and Intensity
Vinyasa yoga burns 216 to 400 calories per hour depending on body weight. A 154 lb person burns approximately 280 calories per 60-minute vinyasa class. This guide covers MET-based tables by weight and duration, vinyasa vs hatha comparison, flow yoga output, and weekly weight loss projections.
Calories Burned Doing Hot Yoga by Weight and Duration
Hot yoga burns 270 to 500 calories per hour depending on body weight. Bikram yoga in 90 minutes burns 405 to 750 calories for most adults. This guide covers the heat effect on calorie burn, Bikram vs regular yoga comparisons, and weight loss planning from consistent hot yoga practice.
Calories Burned Doing Yoga 1 Hour by Intensity and Weight
One hour of yoga burns 140 to 500 calories depending on style and body weight. Hatha burns approximately 175 calories per hour for a 154 lb person. Power yoga reaches 315 calories. This guide covers MET-based tables for all major styles, female estimates, and weight loss projections.