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How Many Calories Do You Burn Biking for 12 Minutes?
Find out how many calories 12 minutes of cycling burns. Quick workout calorie estimates for different intensities.
12 minutes of cycling burns approximately 85 to 200 calories depending on your body weight and cycling intensity. This duration works well for structured interval sessions.
Quick Answer
| Intensity | Calories (70 kg rider) |
|---|---|
| Light (16 km/h) | 70 cal |
| Moderate (20 km/h) | 105 cal |
| Vigorous (25 km/h) | 167 cal |
Calories by Body Weight
| Body Weight | Light | Moderate | Vigorous |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 55 cal | 82 cal | 131 cal |
| 65 kg | 65 cal | 97 cal | 155 cal |
| 75 kg | 75 cal | 112 cal | 178 cal |
| 85 kg | 85 cal | 127 cal | 202 cal |
Ideal 12-Minute Workouts
- 4 x 3-minute intervals with brief rest
- Tabata-style training (20s on, 10s off)
- Warm-up + 10 min steady state
- Quick commute simulation
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