Climbing Hills Calories Burned Calculator
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How Many Calories Does Climbing Hills Burn?
Climbing hills is the ultimate "functional gym." Our 2024 metabolic index accounts for the exponentially increasing demand of gravity-defying movement. Whether you're doing hill repeats for speed or scrambling for adventure, the caloric impact is massive.
Power Production
Every 1% of incline requires roughly 10% more power from your posterior chain (glutes/hamstrings) compared to level ground.
Stabilizer Fatigue
Natural hills require lateral stabilization and ankle adjustments that mechanical treadmills miss, burning extra calories through secondary muscle recruitment.
Slope Benchmarks
Slope Duration (70kg)
| Min | Moderate | Steep Hill |
|---|---|---|
| 15m | 116 | 156 cal |
| 30m | 232 | 312 cal |
| 45m | 347 | 469 cal |
| 60m | 463 | 625 cal |
| 90m | 694 | 937 cal |
The Gravity Gap
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NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Expert in uphill bio-mechanics and gradient-based metabolic conditioning. Manish ensures every incline MET value meets the highest 2024 accuracy standards.