Snowshoeing is a winter time activity that not many people get the opportunity to enjoy, however those that do can unlock some major calorie burning benefits. Snowshoeing burns about 45% more calories than walking or running at the same speed. It is an effective for of low impact exercise that has added resistance due to the snow. The amount of calories that can be burned is highly dependent on the depth of the snow and the terrain that you are traveling. Lets look at the calorie burning potential that snowshoeing has to offer.
Calories Burned Snowshoeing By Body Weight And Time
All calorie calculations are based on a mid intensity workout and normal speed.
Body Weight = 120 Pounds
5 Minutes- 33 Calories
10 Minutes – 66 Calories
20 Minutes – 133 Calories
30 Minutes – 200 Calories
60 Minutes – 400 Calories
Body Weight = 150 Pounds
5 Minutes – 41 Calories
10 Minutes – 83 Calories
20 Minutes – 166 Calories
30 Minutes – 250 Calories
60 Minutes – 500 Calories
Body Weight = 200 Pounds
5 Minutes – 55 Calories
10 Minutes – 111 Calories
20 Minutes – 222 Calories
30 Minutes – 333 Calories
60 Minutes – 666 Calories
Body Weight = 250 Pounds
5 Minutes – 69 Calories
10 Minutes – 138 Calories
20 Minutes – 277 Calories
30 Minutes – 416 Calories
60 Minutes – 833 Calories
Snowshoeing Proper Use And Training Tips
Triathlete Snowshoe Training
In the winter season, many triathlons involve running in snow, which also mean snowshoes. This video shoes you how triathletes train for this rigorous environment.
How To Safely Manuveaur Hills In Snowshoes
One of the most difficult aspects of snowshoeing is navigating hills and inclines, this video shows you some awesome ways to safely get up and down snow covered hills.