How many calories do you burn when practising Bikram Yoga compared to other forms of exercise?

Activity	Calories burned
Walking 2 mph	236
Hatha yoga	236
Badminton	382
Swimming – moderate	518
Bikram / hot yoga	596
Frisbee, Ultimate	720
Football – full contact	821
Rock climbing	934
Running 10 mph	1,530
Total Calories Burned	5,973

*The above has been calculated, assuming:

a) the workout in the given activity lasts for 90 minutes,

b) the person working out weights 125 pounds,

c) each activity is pursued with moderate effort.

Calories burned will vary exponentially depending on exertion when undertaking each activity.

To calculate your own calories burned on activities using your own weight / duration of workout, go to: 

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

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