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Push Up Calorie Burned Calculator

Estimate the number of calories burned during your push-up workout based on your body weight, number of push-ups, and exercise intensity.

Enter the total number of push-ups performed
Your body weight affects calories burned
Higher intensity burns more calories
Gender can affect metabolic rate

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the total number of push-ups you performed during your workout session
  2. Input your body weight and select the appropriate unit (kg or lbs)
  3. Select your intensity level based on your pace and form
  4. Optionally, select your gender for a more accurate calculation

Formula Used

Calories = (MET × Weight in kg × Duration in hours) × Gender Factor

Where:

  • MET = Metabolic Equivalent (3.8 for moderate push-ups)
  • Weight in kg = Your body weight in kilograms
  • Duration in hours = Time spent doing push-ups (estimated from number of push-ups)
  • Gender Factor = 1.0 for males, 0.9 for females (if gender is specified)

Example Calculation

Real-World Scenario:

John, who weighs 75 kg, performs 100 push-ups at an intermediate pace during his workout session.

Given:

  • Number of push-ups = 100
  • Body weight = 75 kg
  • Intensity = Intermediate (25 push-ups per minute)
  • Gender = Male

Calculation:

Duration = 100 push-ups ÷ 25 push-ups/minute = 4 minutes = 0.067 hours

Calories = 3.8 MET × 75 kg × 0.067 hours × 1.0 (male factor)

Result: 19.1 calories burned during the push-up session

Why This Calculation Matters

Practical Applications

  • Track your calorie expenditure during bodyweight workouts
  • Plan balanced exercise routines with accurate energy expenditure data
  • Compare the effectiveness of different exercise intensities

Key Benefits

  • Helps create effective weight management plans
  • Motivates by quantifying workout efforts
  • Assists in balancing calorie intake with expenditure

Common Mistakes & Tips

Many people overestimate their exercise intensity, leading to inaccurate calorie calculations. Be honest about your pace and form quality. If you're taking breaks between sets or using modified push-ups, select a lower intensity level for more accurate results.

Body weight significantly affects calorie burn during push-ups. Heavier individuals burn more calories because they're moving more mass. Always use your accurate current weight for the most precise calculation, not your goal weight or weight from several months ago.

While calorie tracking is useful, don't overlook the other benefits of push-ups, including strength building, muscle endurance, and cardiovascular health. Push-ups primarily build upper body and core strength, which are valuable regardless of the exact calorie count.

Frequently Asked Questions

This calculator provides a good estimate based on established metabolic formulas, but individual variations in metabolism, form, and effort can affect actual calorie burn. The accuracy is typically within 10-15% of actual expenditure when inputs are accurate.

Yes, different push-up variations burn different amounts of calories. More challenging variations like decline push-ups, diamond push-ups, or one-arm push-ups typically burn more calories than standard push-ups. The intensity level selection in this calculator helps account for these variations.

Push-ups alone are unlikely to create significant weight loss, as they burn relatively few calories. For weight loss, focus on creating a calorie deficit through diet and including both cardiovascular exercise and strength training. A typical person needs to burn about 3,500 calories to lose one pound of fat.

Yes, strength exercises like push-ups can create a modest "afterburn effect" where your body continues burning calories at an elevated rate for several hours after exercise. This effect, known as EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption), typically adds 6-15% more calories to the total burned during the exercise itself.

References & Disclaimer

Fitness & Health Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or fitness advice. Calorie expenditure varies significantly between individuals based on factors including metabolism, muscle mass, and genetics. Always consult with a healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program.

References

Accuracy Notice

This calculator estimates calorie expenditure using standard metabolic formulas. Individual results may vary. The accuracy depends on correct input values and may be affected by factors not accounted for in the calculator, such as ambient temperature, hydration level, and individual metabolic differences.

About the Author

Kumaravel Madhavan

Web developer and data researcher creating accurate, easy-to-use calculators across health, finance, education, and construction and more. Works with subject-matter experts to ensure formulas meet trusted standards like WHO, NIH, and ISO.

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