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Activity Calorie Reference

Activity	Intensity (MET)	Calories/Hour
Walking (5km/h)	MET 3.5	~280 kcal/hr (70kg)
Cycling (moderate)	MET 6.0	~420 kcal/hr (70kg)
Running (10km/h)	MET 9.8	~686 kcal/hr (70kg)
Swimming (laps)	MET 7.0	~490 kcal/hr (70kg)
Weight training	MET 5.0	~350 kcal/hr (70kg)
HIIT	MET 8.0	~560 kcal/hr (70kg)

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Running vs Walking: Calorie Comparison

Running burns approximately 40–50% more calories per kilometre than walking at the same body weight, due to the greater muscular effort, higher heart rate, and the additional energy cost of the airborne phase. However, walking the same distance burns only slightly less — making both valid exercise choices depending on joint tolerance, time availability, and fitness level.

Running and Weight Loss

Running is one of the highest-calorie-burning cardio activities available. A 75kg runner burns approximately 500–700 calories per hour at moderate jogging pace (9–11 km/h). However, research shows that running also stimulates appetite, and runners frequently compensate by eating more. Tracking total daily calories remains essential even with high cardio output.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does running 5km burn?

A 70–80kg adult running 5km at 9–10 km/h burns approximately 350–420 calories. Heavier runners burn more; faster pace increases burn per minute but the per-kilometre difference is modest. Terrain significantly affects calorie expenditure — trail running burns 20–35% more than flat road running.

Does running burn more calories than other cardio?

Running burns more calories per unit of time than most other steady-state cardio activities due to its high metabolic cost — it is a full-body activity with significant impact forces. A 70kg person burns approximately 600–700 kcal/hour running at 10 km/h. Cycling at equivalent effort burns roughly 500–600 kcal/hour. Swimming burns 400–500 kcal/hour, though this varies significantly with technique and stroke.

How long after a run does calorie burn stay elevated?

The excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) after running keeps metabolism slightly elevated for 30 minutes to several hours, burning an additional 15–50 kcal on top of the run itself. The EPOC effect is larger after high-intensity interval running than steady-state running. While meaningful, EPOC is often overstated — the primary calorie benefit of running is the calories burned during the activity.

Does running burn belly fat?

Running contributes to overall fat loss when combined with a caloric deficit, including visceral (belly) fat. Research shows aerobic exercise is particularly effective at reducing visceral adiposity even when total weight loss is modest. Spot reduction (targeted fat loss) is not physiologically possible.

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