Treadmill Calories Burned Calculator
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How Many Calories Does a Treadmill Burn?
"The treadmill is the ultimate weight loss tool because it allows you to precisely control 3 key variables: Speed, Incline, and Time. A 155-lb person burning 300-400 calories in 30 minutes is standard for moderate running."
Treadmill calories are calculated using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) standard. Running at 6.0 mph (a 10-minute mile) has a MET value of 9.8. This means you are burning 9.8 times the energy you would burn just sitting quietly.
The Incline Advantage
Increasing the treadmill grade to just 3% increases metabolic demand by 15%. At 12-15%, you are essentially doing 'vertical cardio', which targets the glutes and hamstrings far more aggressively than flat running.
HIIT vs Steady State
Interval training (sprinting for 30s, walking for 60s) creates an 'Afterburn Effect' (EPOC), where your metabolism remains elevated for hours after you step off the belt.
Treadmill Performance Scenarios
By Duration
| Time | Walk | Jog | Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15m | 75 | 119 | 154 |
| 30m | 151 | 239 | 309 |
| 45m | 226 | 358 | 463 |
| 60m | 301 | 478 | 617 |
| 90m | 452 | 717 | 926 |
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Treadmill Training FAQs
NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Expert in metabolic conditioning and gait analysis for both treadmill and outdoor performance. Manish ensures all calculations follow the latest metabolic standards.