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How Many Push Ups to Burn 200 Calories?
Discover how many push ups you need to burn 200 calories. Complete guide with body weight adjustments and workout plans.
To burn 200 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 500 to 800 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.
This is a significant fitness challenge that's best approached as a daily or multi-session goal.
Push Ups Needed by Body Weight
| Body Weight | Push Ups for 200 Calories |
|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 800 push ups |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 667 push ups |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 556 push ups |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 500 push ups |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 455 push ups |
The Formula
Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
200 ÷ 0.3 = 666.7 push ups
Time to Burn 200 Calories
| Pace | Push Ups | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (10/min) | 667 | 66.7 minutes |
| Moderate (20/min) | 667 | 33.3 minutes |
| Fast (30/min) | 667 | 22.2 minutes |
Realistic Approaches
Daily Split
- Morning: 222 push ups
- Afternoon: 222 push ups
- Evening: 223 push ups
Weekly Goal
- Daily: 95 push ups (28.5 calories)
- Weekly total: 665+ push ups (~200 calories)
Calculate Your Exact Numbers
Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.
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