How many calories does dancing burn
An hour of dancing burns about 370 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
That's about
These numbers are for an adult of about 70 kg. Weigh more and you burn more, weigh less and it's a bit less.
Half an hour is about 185 kcal and an hour is 370. A Zumba class or a few hours at a wedding easily gets you there.
It's one of the few workouts people do without noticing they're doing one. Salsa, ceilidh or bouncing about in the kitchen, it all counts if you keep moving.
Tips
- 1Try a beginners' class at the community centre, nobody there is good either.
- 2Put a playlist on while you cook and actually dance to it.
- 3At a do, get up for the songs you like instead of waiting for the last one.
Just type it
danced 1 hour
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Questions
How many calories does an hour of dancing burn?
About 370 kcal for someone of 70 kg dancing at a steady pace.
Does a night out dancing count?
Yes, if you're actually on the floor. Three hours of it is about 1,110 kcal, less the time spent at the bar.
How do I log dancing in Caltype?
Type "danced 1 hour" and the calories are added back to your day.
