How many calories does surfing burn
An hour of surfing burns about 220 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
That's about
These numbers are for an adult of about 70 kg. Weigh more and you burn more, weigh less and it's a bit less.
An hour is about 220 kcal and two hours is 440. That's an average across paddling out, sitting on your board waiting and the odd wave you actually catch.
Paddling hard is tough on your shoulders, but a lot of a session is bobbing about. Whether it's Cornwall in a thick wetsuit or a trip to Bali, the hunger afterwards is the same.
Tips
- 1Have a proper breakfast before an early session, not just a coffee.
- 2Paddle back out rather than resting on the beach between waves.
- 3Take a lesson if you're new. You'll spend more time surfing and less time falling off.
Just type it
surfed 2 hours
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Questions
How many calories does an hour of surfing burn?
About 220 kcal for someone of 70 kg, counting all the waiting between waves.
Why is it lower than I expected?
Because much of a session is sitting on your board. The paddling is hard work, the waiting isn't.
How do I log surfing in Caltype?
Type "surfed 2 hours" and the calories are added back to your day.
Did you know?
Surfers spend only about 8% of their time riding waves. More than half is paddling, and an hour of surfing burns about 220 kcal at 70 kg.
Facts about sport and exercise · Source: ScienceDaily, on a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
