Medicine Ball Training Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate how many calories you burn during medicine ball training.


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Your Results

202
Total Calories Burned
6.7
cal/min
5.5
MET Score
165
METΒ·min

Food Equivalence

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1
Protein Bars
🍌
1.9
Bananas
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2.6
Eggs

Projection: If You Do This Regularly

3x
1x3x5x7x
606
Weekly
2,626
Monthly
0.8 lbs
Fat Lost / Month
10%of daily goal

per session

Quick Answer: How many calories does medicine ball training burn? Medicine ball training burns 200-400 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person depending on intensity.

How Many Calories Does Medicine Ball Training Burn?

Medicine ball training is a dynamic functional fitness workout that combines strength and cardio. The explosive movements like slams, throws, and rotational exercises engage your entire body and elevate heart rate for effective calorie burning.

Medicine ball training burns approximately 200-400 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person, depending on intensity.

Metabolic Equivalent

This calculator uses the scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities. Medicine ball training MET values range from 4.0 (Light) to 9.0 (HIIT).

Benefits of Medicine Ball Training

Full-body workout
Power development
Core stability
Versatile
Enhances Athletic Performance

Pro Tips

βœ“For beginners, start with 6-10 lbs.
βœ“Focus on explosive speed rather than just lifting heavy weight.
βœ“Keep your core tight during rotations to protect your spine.
βœ“Use a slam ball (no bounce) rather than a bouncy medicine ball for slam exercises to avoid injury.
βœ“Incorporate medicine ball throws against a sturdy wall for power development without a partner.

Medicine Ball Training Burn Projections

Calories by Duration (70 kg / 154 lbs)

DurationLight Exerci (4)Moderate Tra (5.5)Vigorous Tra (7)HIIT Circuit (9)
15 min74101129β€”
30 min147202257β€”
45 min220303386β€”
60 min294404515β€”
90 min441606772β€”

Calories by Your Weight

120 lbs
175
EST. BURN
140 lbs
207
EST. BURN
160 lbs
236
EST. BURN
180 lbs
266
EST. BURN
200 lbs
295
EST. BURN
220 lbs
325
EST. BURN

Medicine Ball Training vs. Other Activities

Calorie Comparison (60 min, 70 kg)

⚾Medicine Ball (Vigorous)
257 cal
πŸ‹οΈKettlebell Training
294 cal
πŸ”₯CrossFit
368 cal
πŸͺ’Battle Ropes
331 cal
πŸ₯ŠBoxing
368 cal

Detailed Comparison

⚾Medicine Ball (Vigorous)257 cal
πŸ‹οΈKettlebell Training294 cal
πŸ”₯CrossFit368 cal
πŸͺ’Battle Ropes331 cal
πŸ₯ŠBoxing368 cal
Data source: 2024 Revised Compendium of Physical Activities.Last verified: March 2026.

This calculator is for informational and personal journaling purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional guidance. Estimates are based on published MET values and may vary by individual.

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Manish Kumar

Verified By

Manish Kumar

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)