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Calories Burned

Calories Burned Sprinting

All-out sprints are the most intense running effort, recruiting fast-twitch fibres and producing a powerful afterburn effect.

Calculate Your Burn

Estimated Calories Burned

490

kcal in 30 min of sprinting

Pro Tip

Limit sprint sessions to 1-2 per week with full recovery to prevent overtraining.

Quick Reference: Sprinting Calories by Duration

Duration60 kg70 kg80 kg90 kg
15 min210 kcal245 kcal280 kcal315 kcal
30 min420 kcal490 kcal560 kcal630 kcal
45 min630 kcal735 kcal840 kcal945 kcal
60 min840 kcal980 kcal1120 kcal1260 kcal
90 min1260 kcal1470 kcal1680 kcal1890 kcal

How We Calculate

We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula, the standard method used by exercise physiologists. Sprinting has a MET value of 14.

Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)

This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, intensity, age, and environmental conditions.

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