Exercise & Fitness

In 15 minutes, cycling burns about 60–270 calories, with easy spins near the low end and hard efforts near the top for heavier riders.

In 15 minutes of cardio, most people burn about 70–200 calories, depending on body weight, workout type, and how hard you push.

A 15-minute bike ride burns ~70–185 calories for a 70-kg adult—light spin to vigorous pace; more weight and speed push it higher.

In 15-minute cardio, most adults burn ~55–190 calories, depending on body weight (60–90 kg) and intensity from easy walk to hard run.

A 14,000-step walk burns about 430–660 calories for most adults, depending on body weight and walking speed.

1,400 steps typically burn about 45–75 calories, varying with body weight and pace.

14,500 steps burns about 420–860 calories for most adults, depending on body weight, walking speed, and step length.

1300 steps burn about 40–80 calories for most adults; a 160-lb brisk walk usually lands near 55–60 calories based on METs and cadence.

For 13,500 steps, most adults burn about 410–640 calories, depending on body weight and walking pace (using ~2,000 steps per mile).

Depending on your weight and walking pace, 1200 steps typically burn about 30–80 calories—most walkers land near 40–60 calories.