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How Many Calories are Burned During a 1 Hour Massage?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Jeanne Troncao, MS, LMT

Because the body requires energy to function, calories are burned during any activity. The more effort required to complete the activity, the more calories will be burned. Giving a massage burns calories, as does receiving a massage.

Jeanne Troncao has been practicing massage since 1996 and began writing health-related articles in 2010. She is a marriage and family therapy intern and director of a massage school and clinic. Her articles can be found in "Bakersfield's Wellness Quarterly." She holds a Master of Science degree in counseling psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, Bakersfield.