Calories consumed per hour for common physical activities.

Moderate Physical Activity

Approximate Calories/Hr for a 154 lb Person1

Hiking

370

Light gardening/yard work

330

Dancing

330

Golf (walking with clubs)

330

Bicycling (slower than 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 Person1

Running/jogging (5 mph)

590

Bicycling (faster than10 mph)

590

Swimming (slow freestyle)

510

Aerobics

480

Walking (4.5 mph)

460

Heavy yard work (chopping wood)

440

Weight lifting (vigorous workout)

440

Basketball

440