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How many calories are used in typical activities?
The following table shows calories used in common physical activities at both moderate and vigorous levels.
| Calories Used per Hour in Common Physical Activities | ||
| Moderate Physical Activity | Approximate Calories/30 Minutes for a 154 lb Person1 | Approximate Calories/Hr for a 154 lb Person1 |
| Hiking | 185 | 370 |
| Light gardening/yard work | 165 | 330 |
| Dancing | 165 | 330 |
| Golf (walking and carrying clubs) | 165 | 330 |
| Bicycling (<10 mph) | 145 | 290 |
| Walking (3.5 mph) | 140 | 280 |
| Weight lifting (general light workout) | 110 | 220 |
| Stretching | 90 | 180 |
| Vigorous Physical Activity | Approximate Calories/30 Minutes for a 154 lb Person1 | Approximate Calories/Hr for a 154 lb Person1 |
| Running/jogging (5 mph) | 295 | 590 |
| Bicycling (>10 mph) | 295 | 590 |
| Swimming (slow freestyle laps) | 255 | 510 |
| Aerobics | 240 | 480 |
| Walking (4.5 mph) | 230 | 460 |
| Heavy yard work (chopping wood) | 220 | 440 |
| Weight lifting (vigorous effort) | 220 | 440 |
| Basketball (vigorous) | 220 | 440 |
| 1Calories burned per hour will be higher for persons who weigh more than 154 lbs (70 kg) and lower for persons who weigh less. | ||
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