ACTIVITY* Calories expended in 30 minutes Male (175 lbs) Calories expended in 30 minutes Female (135 lbs)
Bicycling 12-13.9 mph (moderate effort) 334 258
Circuit Training 334 258
Stretching, hatha yoga 167 129
Dancing – general 188 145
Dancing – ballet, modern 251 193
House Cleaning – vigorous (mop, wash car) 188 145
House Cleaning – light (dusting, vacuuming) 104 81
Playing w/ kids moderate – walk/run 167 129
Gardening 209 161
Mowing lawn – Hand mower 251 193
Running – 6 mph 418 322
Jogging 292 225
Basketball – Game 334 258
Children’s Games 209 161
Football 334 258
Frisbee 125 97
Horseback Riding 167 129
Skating 292 225
Soccer 292 225
Softball/Baseball 209 161
Tennis 292 225
Hiking 251 193
Walking – 4 mph, level surface 167 129
Walking – leisure 146 113
Canoeing/Rowing – moderate 292 225
Kayaking 209 161
Swimming laps freestyle – moderate 334 258
* Data from ACSM Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription Third Edition




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