Skate Skiing Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate calories burned skate skiing - one of the highest calorie-burning sports. MET values up to 13.0 for vigorous intensity.

By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators

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MET: 10.5 for moderate cross-country (skate)

Your Results

812kcal

Total Calories Burned

812kcal/hr

Calories per Hour

11.6MET

Metabolic Equivalent

40.6%

of 2000 kcal Diet

Summary

A 60-minute cross-country (skate) session at moderate intensity burns approximately 812 calories for a 70 kg person.

High Calorie Burn: Cross-Country (Skate) is one of the highest calorie-burning activities because it engages your entire body - arms, legs, and core working together continuously.

Note: Actual calorie burn varies based on terrain, technique, elevation changes, and individual fitness level. Downhill skiing includes rest periods on lifts. These estimates use validated MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

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About the Skate Skiing Calories Burned

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Jonas

Jonas

Skate skiing is one of the most demanding skiing techniques. This calculator reflects the exceptional energy demands of this explosive full-body workout.

Skate Skiing Calories Burned Calculator

A 60-minute skate skiing session burns approximately 700 to 910 calories depending on body weight and intensity - one of the highest calorie-burning activities measured.

Skate skiing is the high-performance technique of cross-country skiing where skiers use a skating motion similar to ice skating. This explosive, full-body workout is one of the most demanding endurance sports, with professional skate skiers achieving some of the highest VO2 max values ever recorded.

Skate Skiing MET Values

  • Light intensity (8.0 MET): Easy skate technique, flat terrain
  • Moderate intensity (10.5 MET): Steady race pace, varied terrain
  • Vigorous intensity (13.0 MET): Racing, interval training, challenging hills

Calories Burned Skate Skiing by Weight

Weight 30 min 1 hour 2 hours
60 kg (132 lbs) 315 kcal 630 kcal 1,260 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs) 368 kcal 735 kcal 1,470 kcal
80 kg (176 lbs) 420 kcal 840 kcal 1,680 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs) 473 kcal 945 kcal 1,890 kcal

Why Skate Skiing Burns So Many Calories

  • Explosive power: Skating motion requires powerful leg thrusts
  • Upper body engagement: Double-poling adds significant arm and core work
  • Continuous high intensity: No coasting or rest periods
  • Technical efficiency: Even at moderate pace, the technique demands energy

Skate vs Classic Cross-Country

Skate skiing burns approximately 30-40% more calories than classic technique at similar perceived effort levels. This is due to the explosive skating motion and increased speed capabilities.

Note: Use our main Skiing Calorie Calculator to compare all skiing styles and adjust for snow conditions.