How many calories does volleyball burn
An hour of beach volleyball burns about 590 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 of beach volleyball is about 590 kcal, while a casual knockabout is about 220. The sand is the difference, every step and jump costs more.
So that holiday game on the beach counts for more than you'd think. The cold beer afterwards still counts too.
Tips
- 1Play on sand when you can, it's more than double the casual number.
- 2Swap positions so you're not always the one standing at the back.
- 3Join a local summer league, a fixed night makes it happen.
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beach volleyball 1 hour
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Questions
Why does beach volleyball burn so much more?
Moving and jumping in sand is hard work. An hour is about 590 kcal against 220 for a casual game.
How many calories does 30 minutes of beach volleyball burn?
About 295 kcal for someone of 70 kg.
How do I log volleyball in Caltype?
Type "beach volleyball 1 hour" and the calories are added back to your day.
