Moderate Physical Activity

Approximate Calories/Hr for a 154 lb Person^a

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^a

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