Volleyball Calories Burned Calculator

How many calories burned during volleyball depends significantly on the format and intensity. Recreational indoor volleyball burns about 220 calories per hour, while high-intensity competitive beach volleyball can exceed 600 calories per hour due to the increased resistance of sand and constant movement.

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How Many Calories Does Volleyball Burn?

Quick Answer: Calculate accurate calories burned playing volleyball. Adjust for duration, body weight, and intensity level (Beach vs Indoor). Uses latest MET standards.

This calculator uses scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities to calculate accurate calorie burn estimates for volleyball.

Benefits of Volleyball

  • Explosive Power Development
  • Agility and Coordination
  • High Caloric Burn (Beach)
  • Social Team Building

Pro Tips

  • Focus on active defense to maximize burn
  • Hydrate frequently, especially on sand
  • Warm up shoulders dynamically before serving

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Manish Kumar

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)