Calories Burned Pickleball
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About pickleball
Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport, and it doubles as a real workout. The short court keeps rallies frequent, so you spend most of a game moving, lunging, and swinging. Metabolic studies measure pickleball at 4.5 to 7.8 METs depending on format, which works out to roughly 300-550 calories per hour for a 155 lb player.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of pickleball at moderate intensity (MET 6)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 163 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 191 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 211 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 231 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 252 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 272 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 299 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 105 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 211 cal |
| 45 minutes | 316 cal |
| 60 minutes | 422 cal |
| 90 minutes | 633 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of pickleball burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 211 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Pickleball
- Stay in an athletic ready position between shots
- Move to the kitchen line quickly to control points
- Play singles or skinny singles when you want a harder workout
- Warm up your shoulders and calves; both take a beating
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