8 Exercises That Could Help You Burn More Calories Than Running

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But while running is an excellent workout, other exercises can help you torch just as many, if not more, calories. Health talked to personal trainers about exercises that could potentially burn more calories than running, depending on your body weight, intensity, and duration. HIITAleksandarGeorgiev / Getty ImagesHigh-intensity interval training (HIIT) burns around 600 to 1,000 calories per hour, depending on your effort, according to Sheehan. It can also help relieve stress.”The explosive combinations with footwork, core rotation, and upper-body strikes are what help you burn calories, Meagan Kong, CPT, a certified personal trainer and head of fitness at AlterMe, told Health. Kettlebell Swingsdusanpetkovic / Getty ImagesKettlebell swings can burn roughly 800 to 1200 calories an hour if done consistently, according to Moal.