Mountain biking is a great way to get in a fun workout and burn some serious calories. The intense terrain and high speeds practically melt those calories away. Of course the burning capabilities differ depending on the incline, the resistance on your bike, your weight, etc. On average mountain biking can burn between 600 and 1,000 calorie per hour. Other benefits include cardiovascular system improvements, increased endurance, and an over all mind clearing.
Calories Burned Mountain Biking By Body Weight And Time
All calories are based on a mid intensity bike ride.
Body Weight = 120 Pounds
5 Minutes – 34 Calories
10 Minutes – 68 Calories
20 Minutes – 136 Calories
30 Minutes – 204 Calories
60 Minutes – 409 Calories
Body Weight = 150 Pound
5 Minutes – 42 Calories
10 Minutes – 84 Calories
20 Minutes – 170 Calories
30 Minutes – 255 Calories
60 Minutes – 510 Calories
Body Weight = 200 Pounds
5 Minutes – 56 Calories
10 Minutes – 113 Calories
20 Minutes – 226 Calories
30 Minutes – 341 Calories
60 Minutes – 683 Calories
Body Weight = 250 Pounds
5 Minutes – 70 Calories
10 Minutes – 140 Calories
20 Minutes – 280 Calories
30 Minutes – 425 Calories
60 Minutes – 851 Calories
Great Mountain Biking Workouts And Conditioning
Drills To Improve Mountain Bike Performance
Mountain biking takes skill, endurance, and lots of training. This video shows you some wonderful backyard drills you can do in order to better your mountain biking performance.
Gym Training For Mountain Biking
Mountain bike training doesn’t just involve hopping on a bike and riding away, it takes training in strength, balance, and especially endurance.