Feb 10, 2025, 09:44 AM IST

10 exercises that burn the most calories

Shivani Tiwari

In the quest for weight management and overall fitness, understand which physical activities burn the most calories. 

 Running engages all major muscle groups and can burn 600 to 1000 calories per hour. 

 Jumping Rope: A simple yet effective exercise that can burn 700 to 1000 calories per hour. 

Cycling: Whether outdoors or on a stationary bike, it is a great way to burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. 

Swimming: It is gentle on the joints while providing 500 to 800 high-calorie burns per hour.

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training): A combination of short bursts of intense exercises and rest, burning 500 to 900 calories per hour. 

Rowing: Rowing machines provide a full-body workout that can burn 500-700 calories per hour. 

Stair Climbing: Whether on a stair climber machine or actual stairs, this activity can quickly elevate your heart rate and burn calories.

Boxing: This high-impact sport combines cardiovascular exercise with strength training, resulting in a high-calorie burn.

Burpees: This exercise combines a squat, push-up, and jump, burning a high number of calories.

 Mountain Climbers: This exercise mimics the motion of climbing a mountain, engaging core muscles and raising the heart rate.

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