Yoga combines mobility, balance, strength, breath, and body awareness across a wide range of intensities. A gentle class may be mostly restorative, while a vigorous flow can become a moderate strength and cardio session. The activity type is broad, so duration, style, and perceived effort matter when interpreting the workout.
Exercise Metrics
Fitness Profile [1]
Heart Rate Zones [2]
Activity Type Details
Calorie Burn
Estimated active Calories per 30 minutes of exercise for the MET range 2 - 8. Active Calories exclude the energy your body would use at rest.
| Body weight | Estimated active Calories / 30min |
|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 26 - 184 Cal |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 32 - 221 Cal |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 37 - 257 Cal |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 42 - 294 Cal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 47 - 331 Cal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 53 - 368 Cal |
Actual energy use varies with intensity, fitness, movement efficiency, and individual physiology. Learn more in the "How to Estimate Calories Burned with MET Values" resource.
Training advice
Benefits
Yoga can improve mobility, balance, strength, breathing awareness, and recovery depending on style. It is especially valuable when the practice matches the body and training load of the day.
What to watch out for
Do not chase shapes. Modify poses for joints, avoid painful end ranges, be careful with heated or vigorous classes, and choose slower options when fatigue or dizziness appears.
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