Calories Burned in 5 Minutes of Exercise

Just 5 More Minutes: The Calories That Extra Time Burns

March 7, 2013

While working out, sometimes all you can think in those last five minutes is, "Can I be done already?" While five minutes might not seem like a lot, check out this chart to see how many calories you can burn in that short amount of time. It might even give you the extra push you need to go five minutes longer than you planned.

Activity	Calories Burned in 5 Minutes
Aerobics class (Zumba, step aerobics)	39
Ashtanga yoga	25
Biking at a pace of 14-16 mph	52
Biking on a stationary bike/spinning	56
Bikram/hot yoga	34
Dancing	29
Elliptical	56
Hiking	29

Keep reading to find out the calories burned when running, swimming, or walking for five minutes.

Activity	Calories Burned in 5 Minutes
Jumping rope	49
Light yoga/stretching	20
Pilates	25
Rock climbing	54
Rowing machine	43
Running at a pace of 6 mph	49
Step machine	34
Swimming at a moderate pace	30
Tennis (singles)	30
Vinyasa yoga	43
Walking at a pace of 4 mph	25
Weight lifting	30