The number of calories burned while playing basketball depends on various factors, including your weight, intensity of play, and duration of activity. Here’s a general breakdown:
1. Light intensity (casual shooting or light game):
– 120-pound person: Around 240-300 calories per hour.
– 155-pound person: Around 300-375 calories per hour.
– 190-pound person: Around 375-450 calories per hour.
2. Moderate to intense intensity (competitive game or high-intensity play):
– 120-pound person: Around 400-500 calories per hour.
– 155-pound person: Around 500-625 calories per hour.
– 190-pound person: Around 625-750 calories per hour.
3. Very high intensity (sprinting, fast-paced play):
– 120-pound person: Around 600-700 calories per hour.
– 155-pound person: Around 700-875 calories per hour.
– 190-pound person: Around 875-1,050 calories per hour.
These values can vary based on factors like skill level, effort, and breaks taken during play. The more intense the activity, the more calories you’ll burn.
