The Calories Burned Downhill Skiing calculator computes the calories burned downhill skiing based on the weight of person and the duration of time skiing.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (W) Weight of Person
- (T) Time Spent Downhill Skiing
Calories Burned Skiing (kCal): The calculator returns the approximate calories (kcal) burned during skiing.
The Math / Science
According to a report from Valdosta University, the following calories per hour are associated with downhill and cross-country skiing. These are approximate numbers based on the person's weight, and there are numerous other factors that can change the total calories burned.
| Aerobic Exercise Type | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate Downhill Skiing | 354 | 422 | 490 | 558 |
| Downhill Skiing Racing | 472 | 563 | 654 | 745 |
| Slow Cross-country Skiing | 413 | 493 | 572 | 651 |
| Moderate Cross-country Skiing | 470 | 563 | 654 | 745 |
| Vigorous Cross-country Skiing | 531 | 633 | 735 | 838 |
Skiing is a great activity. Not only is it a trill, as close to truly flying that human will ever achieve, it's also great exercise, and one of a few out-door activities one can do in the winter and have fun and burn a lot of calories.
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