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Physical Activity Calorie Use Chart

The chart below shows the approximate calories spent per hour by a 100-, 150- and 200- pound person doing a particular activity.

Activity 100 lb 150 lb 200 lb
Bicycling, 6 mph

Bicycling, 12 mph

160

270

240

410

312

534

Jogging, 7 mph

610

920

1,230

Jumping rope

500

750

1,000

Running 5.5 mph

Running, 10 mph

440

850

660

1,280

962

1,664

Swimming, 25 yds/min

Swimming, 50 yds/min

185

325

275

500

358

650

Tennis singles

265

400

535

Walking, 2 mph

Walking, 3 mph

Walking, 4.5 mph

160

210

295

240

320

440

312

416

572



Even low-intensity activities done for as little as 30 minutes a day can bring health benefits. Take a few minutes for pleasure walking, gardening, yard work, moderate-to-heavy housework, dancing or home exercise.



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