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*Please consult your physician before starting any physical activity program.

Activity Intensity Calories Used
Volleyball, noncompetitive Moderate 70
Walking, moderate pace (3 mph, 20 minutes/mile) Moderate 81
Walking, brisk pace (4 mph, 15 minutes/mile) Moderate 94
Table Tennis Moderate 94
Raking leaves Moderate 94
Social dancing Moderate 103
Lawn mowing (powered push mower) Moderate 103
Jogging (5 mph, 12 minutes/mile) Hard 167
Field Hockey Hard 188
Running (6 mph, 10 minutes/mile) Very Hard 231

Source: adapted from the Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health, 1996.

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