Kayaking is a low impact activity that strengthens your body, improves flexibility, cardiovascular health, increased arm, leg and core strength, and of course calorie burning! Kayaking involves used a double sided paddle in a small canoe like boat. This activity can be either extremely relaxing or exhilarating depending on where you do it. Lets take a look at the calorie burning potential.
Calories Burned Kayaking By Body Weight And Time
All calculations are done with a mid intensity workout.
Body Weight = 120 Pounds
5 Minutes – 28 Calories
10 Minutes – 57 Calories
20 Minutes – 113 Calories
30 Minutes – 170 Calories
60 Minutes – 340 Calories
Body Weight = 150 Pounds
5 Minutes – 36 Calories
10 Minutes – 70 Calories
20 Minutes – 125 Calories
30 Minutes – 190 Calories
60 Minutes – 380 Calories
Body Weight = 200 Pounds
5 Minutes – 45 Calories
10 Minutes – 90 Calories
20 Minutes – 180 Calories
30 Minutes – 210 Calories
60 Minutes – 410 Calories
Exciting Kayak Cardio Workout Routines
Not Your Typical Cardio Work Out
Many people complain that cardio workouts are boring, kayaking gives you a wonderful cardio workout without putting you to sleep!
8 Mile Kayak Training
Kayaking can be a very vigorous exercise routine if done at long distances or in rough currents. This video shows an 8 mile kayak training ride, and how intense it can be.