Estimate Body Combat calories burned from your body weight and class time, with a typical, light or hard class intensity, in pounds or kilograms.
Body Combat is a cardio kickboxing class built around punch, kick, knee, and conditioning rounds. Faster combinations, longer work periods, and shorter recovery sections raise total calorie burn the most.
Body Combat Calories Formula
Variables:
- BC = calories burned
- T = Body Combat time in minutes
- BW = body weight in pounds
- R = class rate
Use R = 11 for a typical class, R = 8 for a light class, and R = 13 for a hard class.
How to Calculate Body Combat Calories
- Enter your total class time.
- Enter your body weight.
- Choose your class intensity (typical if unsure).
- Multiply time by your body weight factor and the class rate.
- The result is your calories burned for the full session.
Example
For a 45-minute class at 180 lbs using the typical class setting:
Typical Body Combat Calories by Class Length
| Body Weight | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lbs | 275 | 413 | 550 |
| 150 lbs | 330 | 495 | 660 |
| 180 lbs | 396 | 594 | 792 |
| 200 lbs | 440 | 660 | 880 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does a 45-minute Body Combat class burn?
A 150 lb person burns about 495 calories in a typical 45-minute class. A 180 lb person burns about 594 calories over the same session.
What changes calorie burn the most in Body Combat?
Class length, body weight, pace of the combinations, and how much recovery time you take between rounds have the biggest effect.
Is Body Combat mostly cardio?
Yes. Body Combat is primarily a cardio workout, but it also challenges the shoulders, core, hips, and legs through repeated striking and movement patterns.
When should I change the class intensity?
Change it when your class is clearly lighter or harder than a standard session. The typical setting works well for most regular classes.
