Calculate calories burned during kettlebell workouts based on weight, repetitions, and duration
Learn how to use the Kettlebell Calorie Calculator and understand its working principles
The calculator uses the following formula to estimate calories burned:
Calories = (Weight × Reps × Sets × 0.0175) × Time
The time factor of 0.0175 is an approximation based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for kettlebell exercises. MET values represent the energy cost of physical activities. A MET of 1.0 is equivalent to 1 kilocalorie per kilogram of body weight per hour.
If you perform 20 repetitions of a kettlebell swing (10 kg) for 3 sets, spending 15 minutes in total, the calories burned would be:
Calories = (10 kg × 60 reps × 0.0175) × 15 minutes = 157.5 kcal