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Activity Calorie Reference
ActivityIntensity (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 trainingMET 5.0~350 kcal/hr (70kg)
HIITMET 8.0~560 kcal/hr (70kg)
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How Many Calories Do 10,000 Steps Burn?

The calories burned per step depend on your body weight, walking speed, and terrain. A general estimate: approximately 0.04–0.06 calories per step for an average-weight adult, meaning 10,000 steps burns roughly 400–600 calories. Heavier individuals burn more; lighter individuals burn less. Walking speed also affects calorie burn — brisker walking at the same step count burns more because it involves more cardiovascular effort per minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does 10,000 steps burn?
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For a 70–80kg adult walking at a moderate pace, 10,000 steps burns approximately 400–500 calories. Exact values depend heavily on body weight, pace, terrain, and individual metabolism. Heavier individuals burn proportionally more calories per step.
Is 10,000 steps a day enough exercise?
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10,000 steps provides significant health benefits — research associates this target with reduced cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and all-cause mortality risk. However, for body composition goals, step count alone may not provide sufficient stimulus. Combine daily steps with dedicated resistance training and cardio sessions for best results.