Calorie Counting Guide: Intake for Muscle & Weight Loss

Determining how many calories you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are a marathon runner or a weightlifter. Use intake formulas to calculate your needs for muscle gain or sustainable weight loss.

The Calories Burned With Burpees

Everyone who knows what burpees are has a very strong opinion of them -- and not always a positive one. A burpee is a calisthenic exercise that combines several simple movements, including a squat, push-up and jump, that use your bodyweight for resistance. They're designed to build endurance, so expect to run out of breath while you're performing this exercise. You may run out of strength, too, but if you persist, the calories burned (about 240 to 355 calories in 30 minutes) will be worth the effort. Plus, as a full-body exercise, you'll ton all your major muscle groups with a single exercise.

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