| Moderate Physical Activity
|
Approximate Calories/Hr for a 154 lb Person |
| Hiking |
370 |
| Light gardening/yard work |
330 |
| Dancing |
330 |
| Golf (walking and carrying clubs) |
330 |
| Bicycling (<10 mph) |
290 |
| Walking (3.5 mph) |
280 |
| Weight lifting (general light workout) |
220 |
| Stretching |
180 |
Vigorous Physical Activity
|
Approximate Calories/Hr for a 154 lb Person
|
| Running/jogging (5 mph) |
590 |
| Bicycling (>10 mph) |
590 |
| Swimming (slow freestyle laps) |
510 |
| Aerobics |
480 |
| Walking (4.5 mph) |
460 |
| Heavy yard work (chopping wood) |
440 |
| Weight lifting (vigorous effort) |
440 |
| Basketball (vigorous) |
440 |
*Calories burned per hour will be higher for persons who weigh more than 154 lbs (70kg) and lower for persons who weigh less.
Source: Adapted from the 2005 DGAC Report.
