Calories Burned Badminton
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About badminton
Badminton hides a serious workout behind a light racquet and a 5 gram shuttle. Rallies are short but explosive, packed with lunges, jumps, and overhead smashes that can send the shuttle past 200 mph at elite level. The 2024 Compendium codes social singles and doubles at 5.5 METs, about 387 calories an hour for a 155 lb player, and competitive match play at 9.0 METs, which rivals running.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of badminton at moderate intensity (MET 5.5)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 150 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 175 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 193 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 212 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 231 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 249 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 274 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 97 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 193 cal |
| 45 minutes | 290 cal |
| 60 minutes | 387 cal |
| 90 minutes | 580 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of badminton burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 193 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Badminton
- Return to center court after every shot, coverage wins rallies
- Use your wrist for deception, not just arm swing power
- Practice split-step timing so you push off as the opponent hits
- Grip the racquet loosely between shots to save your forearm
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