Calories & Weight Loss

A 2-hour gym session burns about 380–1,600 calories, shifting with body weight, workout mix, and how hard you go.

Two hours of general gardening burns about 540–756 calories (125–185 lb); near 650 for 155 lb, and more during digging or heavy yard work.

Two hours of hiking burn about 600–1,500+ calories for most adults, depending on body weight, grade, pack, and pace.

Two hours of ice skating burns about 840–1,176 calories for 125–185 lb adults at a general, steady pace.

Two hours of paddle boarding typically uses about 560–1,440 calories for a 70-kg paddler, with body weight and pace pushing your total lower or higher.

Two hours of pickleball typically burns ~600–1,000 calories; lab studies average ~700 kcal, varying by weight, match pace, and singles vs doubles.

Two hours of lifting weights burns about 360–1,100 calories, shaped by body weight, session intensity, and how long you rest between sets.

Two hours of kayaking burns about 500–1,000 calories for most adults; hard racing or whitewater can reach 1,750–2,500.

Most lifters burn about 400–900 calories in 2 hours of weight training, depending on body weight, tempo, rest times, and intensity.

Two hours of house cleaning burns about 370–740 calories for a 70-kg person, depending on pace and tasks.