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Calories Burned Volleyball
Volleyball provides a fun, social workout that burns 300-600 calories per hour depending on intensity. Beach volleyball and competitive play burn more due to sand resistance and continuous movement. The sport develops jumping power, reflexes, and teamwork.
~141 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs
Calorie Calculator
You will burn approximately
141 calories
Volleyball for 30 minutes at 155 lbs
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of volleyball at moderate intensity (MET 4)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 109 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 127 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 141 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 154 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 168 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 181 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 200 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 70 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 141 cal |
| 45 minutes | 211 cal |
| 60 minutes | 281 cal |
| 90 minutes | 422 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Recreational (indoor)
MET: 4
141 cal
per 30 min
Competitive (indoor)
MET: 6
211 cal
per 30 min
Beach volleyball, casual
MET: 5
176 cal
per 30 min
Beach volleyball, competitive
MET: 8
281 cal
per 30 min
Practice/drills
MET: 4
141 cal
per 30 min
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of volleyball burns enough calories to offset:
Can of soda
12 oz
140 cal
Glass of wine
5 oz
125 cal
Banana
1 medium
105 cal
Apple
1 medium
95 cal
Based on 141 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Volleyball
- Stay on your toes ready to move quickly
- Jump explosively for spikes and blocks
- Communicate with teammates constantly
- Work on passing and setting fundamentals
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