Calories Burned Circuit Training in Los Angeles, CA
Estimate calories burned doing circuit training in Los Angeles, California. Uses 7.5 MET plus a local mediterranean climate planning adjustment (65°F avg).
Circuit Training Calorie Calculator for Los Angeles
Circuit Training in Los Angeles for 30 minutes
272 kcal
MET 7.5 · 73 kg · 544 kcal/hour
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Los Angeles
Moderate temperatures are close to standard exercise-estimate assumptions, so this page uses the base MET calculation.
Los Angeles, California has a mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F and 10 months suitable for outdoor exercise. For circuit training here, Calorique uses the base MET calculation because the local temperature is close to moderate exercise-planning conditions.
Source & Accuracy Notes
This is a planning calculator. It uses the standard MET approach for estimated activity energy cost, then applies a small local climate adjustment for outdoor conditions. Your real calorie burn can differ because of pace, fitness level, terrain, wind, humidity, clothing, equipment, body composition, and tracker accuracy.
Calorie Burn by Duration (Los Angeles)
How many calories you burn during circuit training at different durations in Los Angeles's mediterranean climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Los Angeles Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 136 kcal | 136 kcal | 0 |
| 30 minutes | 272 kcal | 272 kcal | 0 |
| 45 minutes | 408 kcal | 408 kcal | 0 |
| 60 minutes | 544 kcal | 544 kcal | 0 |
| 90 minutes | 816 kcal | 816 kcal | 0 |
| 120 minutes | 1089 kcal | 1089 kcal | 0 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing circuit training for 30 minutes per session in Los Angeles, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
3,533
calories per month
42,432 cal/year
= ~12.1 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
5,889
calories per month
70,720 cal/year
= ~20.2 lbs of fat
*Based on the widely used estimate that 1 lb of body fat = ~3,500 calories. Actual weight loss depends on diet, metabolism, and other factors. The 0% climate adjustment for Los Angeles is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Circuit Training Tips for Los Angeles's Climate
- With 10 months suitable for outdoor exercise, take advantage of year-round outdoor circuit training opportunities.
- Choose the training style that matches your actual workout; light circuits and HIIT circuits have very different calorie burn
- Design circuits with 5-10 exercises that alternate upper body, lower body, core, and cardio movements
Los Angeles Fitness Overview
Los Angeles, California (pop. 3,898,747): Calorique's modeled city profile estimates a Calorique index of 77/100, about 8.9 gyms per 100K residents, and a walkability estimate of 67. The same model estimates 7,500 average daily steps and about 2,110 calories burned per day, and highlights surfing, hiking, yoga as activities suited to the local climate. These profile figures are planning estimates, not official city statistics or survey results. Measured public-health context from CDC PLACES (2023 data): 27.3% of Los Angeles adults have obesity (9.6 pts below the U.S. places median) and 26.5% report no leisure-time physical activity (near the U.S. places median).
Calorique index (estimate)
77/100
Walkability (est.)
67
Adult Obesity (CDC PLACES 2023)
27.3%
Outdoor Months
10
Obesity source: CDC PLACES 2024 release (BRFSS 2022/2023 model-based estimates), crude prevalence among adults; 2023 data year. Full health snapshot on the Los Angeles fitness page.
Other Activities in Los Angeles, CA
Walking
MET 3.5 · Low
~127 cal / 30 min
Running
MET 9.8 · High
~356 cal / 30 min
Cycling
MET 8 · Moderate
~290 cal / 30 min
Swimming
MET 7 · Moderate
~254 cal / 30 min
Jump Rope
MET 11 · High
~399 cal / 30 min
Hiking
MET 6 · Moderate
~218 cal / 30 min
Weightlifting
MET 6 · Moderate to High
~218 cal / 30 min
CrossFit
MET 12 · Very High
~435 cal / 30 min
Circuit Training in Other California Cities
New York, NY
49°F · Temperate
~280 cal / 30 min
Chicago, IL
55°F · Continental
~272 cal / 30 min
Houston, TX
65°F · Subtropical
~272 cal / 30 min
Dallas, TX
65°F · Subtropical
~272 cal / 30 min
Miami, FL
77°F · Tropical
~280 cal / 30 min
West Valley City, UT
49°F · Arid
~280 cal / 30 min
Grand Rapids, MI
48°F · Continental
~280 cal / 30 min
San Francisco, CA
58°F · Mediterranean
~272 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Circuit Training in Los Angeles
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Los Angeles:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 7.5 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.00
The MET value of 7.5 for circuit training is based on the Compendium of Physical Activities: where the Compendium has a matching row Calorique uses it, and for activities without a dedicated row (for example branded or mixed workouts) the value is Calorique's closest-row planning estimate. The climate factor of 1.00 is Calorique's planning adjustment for Los Angeles's average temperature of 65°F. Use it to compare scenarios, then rely on consistent tracking and body-weight trends for personal calibration.
Circuit training involves performing a series of exercises in sequence with controlled rest between stations. Depending on the workout, it can range from light resistance circuits to vigorous kettlebell, calisthenics, or HIIT-style sessions. The calorie burn depends heavily on the exact circuit structure: exercise selection, rest time, load, pace, and whether the workout keeps your heart rate elevated continuously. The default estimate uses the 2024 Adult Compendium value for vigorous circuit training with some aerobic movement and minimal rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does circuit training burn in Los Angeles, CA?
A 160 lb person burns about 272 calories during 30 minutes of circuit training in Los Angeles. This is a planning estimate using 7.5 MET plus Calorique's local climate adjustment for Los Angeles's 65°F average temperature.
Does Los Angeles's climate affect calories burned during circuit training?
It can affect perceived effort, hydration needs, clothing, terrain choices, and thermoregulation. Los Angeles has a mediterranean climate averaging 65°F. Calorique applies a 0% planning adjustment, but actual burn varies by pace, fitness, wind, humidity, clothing, and surface.
What is the best time to do circuit training in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles's moderate climate (avg 65°F) with an estimated 10 outdoor-friendly months makes circuit training comfortable most of the year. The best time is the one you can repeat consistently; choose cooler hours on warm days and daylight hours when footing or visibility is a concern.
How many calories per month can I burn doing circuit training in Los Angeles?
At your current weight, doing circuit training for 30 minutes in Los Angeles: 3 sessions/week estimates ~3,533 cal/month (42,432 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week estimates ~5,889 cal/month (70,720 cal/year). Treat this as planning math, not a precise weight-loss forecast.
Is circuit training popular in Los Angeles, CA?
Calorique does not have a local participation survey for Los Angeles. Its modeled city profile highlights surfing, hiking, yoga for the local climate, but circuit training can still fit a routine there. CDC PLACES (2024 release, 2023 data) estimates 27.3% adult obesity in Los Angeles and 26.5% of adults with no leisure-time physical activity (median of U.S. places in CDC PLACES: 36.9% and 26.6%). The mediterranean climate with an estimated 10 outdoor months supports circuit training for much of the year; the profile's gym-density (8.9 per 100K) and Calorique index (77/100) figures are planning estimates, not official local statistics.