Medical What is the true calorie burn for cardiovascular activities?

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Calorie burn during cardiovascular activities can vary significantly, making it challenging to find reliable data. A study published in "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise" by Syracuse University researchers provides scientific insights into this topic. The study measured calorie expenditure in 12 men and 12 women while running and walking 1,600 meters on a treadmill. Results indicated that men burned an average of 124 calories running and 88 calories walking, while women burned 105 calories running and 74 calories walking. The differences in calorie burn are attributed to weight, as men generally weigh more than women. For accurate calorie burn estimates during exercise, referencing scientific studies like this one is essential.
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I'm trying to figure out the realistic calorie burn for a person involved in a cardiovascular activity. Google helps little, because there are all sorts of wildly ranging numbers and 99% of them are uncited or second- or third-hand. I'd like a scientific source.

Let's assume an untrained male, 5'10", exercising at 85% of max heart rate on a treadmill or a bike trainer.
 
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In "Energy Expenditure of Walking and Running," published last December in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, a group of Syracuse University researchers measured the actual calorie burn of 12 men and 12 women while running and walking 1,600 meters (roughly a mile) on a treadmill. Result: The men burned an average of 124 calories while running, and just 88 while walking; the women burned 105 and 74. (The men burned more than the women because they weighed more.)

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