Energy Output of Various Activities

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Home Activities

Activity Calories Burned
Per 1/2 Hour
Sleeping 30-50
Sitting Quietly 30-40
Standing Quietly 40-50
Writing (sitting) 45-50
Ironing 50-60
Cooking 70-90
Walking slowly 90-110
Light Housework 90-120
Walking quickly 120-140
Gardening 200-240
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Sports

Activity Calories Burned
Per Half Hour
Canoeing 70-200
Volleyball 80-100
Fishing 100-120
Cycling 100-300
Archery 100-130
Gymnastics 110-130
Table Tennis 115-130
Golf 140-160
Running 150-200
Badminton 160-180
Tennis 180-200
Swimming 200-330
Football 220-260
Basketball 220-260
Judo 320-370
Squash 350-410
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