Calories Burned Beach Volleyball in Idaho Falls, ID
Estimate calories burned doing beach volleyball in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Uses 8 MET plus a local continental climate planning adjustment (47°F avg).
Beach Volleyball Calorie Calculator for Idaho Falls
Beach Volleyball in Idaho Falls for 30 minutes
299 kcal
MET 8 · 73 kg · 598 kcal/hour
Includes a +3% local planning adjustment for Idaho Falls (47°F avg)
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Idaho Falls
Cool weather can change warm-up needs and perceived effort. The adjustment is a small planning estimate.
Idaho Falls, Idaho has a continental climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F and 6 months suitable for outdoor exercise. For beach volleyball here, Calorique uses a +3% planning adjustment because non-neutral temperatures can change effort, hydration needs, clothing, and thermoregulation. A 160 lb person estimates about 299 calories in 30 minutes with this adjustment.
Source & Accuracy Notes
This is a planning calculator. It uses the standard MET approach for estimated activity energy cost, then applies a small local climate adjustment for outdoor conditions. Your real calorie burn can differ because of pace, fitness level, terrain, wind, humidity, clothing, equipment, body composition, and tracker accuracy.
Calorie Burn by Duration (Idaho Falls)
How many calories you burn during beach volleyball at different durations in Idaho Falls's continental climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Idaho Falls Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 145 kcal | 150 kcal | +5 |
| 30 minutes | 290 kcal | 299 kcal | +9 |
| 45 minutes | 435 kcal | 449 kcal | +14 |
| 60 minutes | 581 kcal | 598 kcal | +17 |
| 90 minutes | 871 kcal | 897 kcal | +26 |
| 120 minutes | 1161 kcal | 1196 kcal | +35 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing beach volleyball for 30 minutes per session in Idaho Falls, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
3,884
calories per month
46,644 cal/year
= ~13.3 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
6,473
calories per month
77,740 cal/year
= ~22.2 lbs of fat
*Based on the widely used estimate that 1 lb of body fat = ~3,500 calories. Actual weight loss depends on diet, metabolism, and other factors. The +3% climate adjustment for Idaho Falls is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Idaho Falls Fitness Overview
Idaho Falls, Idaho (pop. 65,048): Calorique's modeled city profile estimates a Calorique index of 56/100, about 4.5 gyms per 100K residents, and a walkability estimate of 33. The same model estimates 5,700 average daily steps and about 1,990 calories burned per day, and highlights hiking, snowboarding, cross-country skiing as activities suited to the local climate. These profile figures are planning estimates, not official city statistics or survey results. Measured public-health context from CDC PLACES (2023 data): 34.3% of Idaho Falls adults have obesity (2.6 pts below the U.S. places median) and 23.5% report no leisure-time physical activity (3.1 pts below the U.S. places median).
Calorique index (estimate)
56/100
Walkability (est.)
33
Adult Obesity (CDC PLACES 2023)
34.3%
Outdoor Months
6
Obesity source: CDC PLACES 2024 release (BRFSS 2022/2023 model-based estimates), crude prevalence among adults; 2023 data year. Full health snapshot on the Idaho Falls fitness page.
Beach Volleyball in Other Idaho Cities
Reading, PA
47°F · Temperate
~299 cal / 30 min
San Francisco, CA
58°F · Mediterranean
~290 cal / 30 min
Huntington Beach, CA
66°F · Mediterranean
~290 cal / 30 min
Chicago, IL
55°F · Continental
~290 cal / 30 min
Palm Bay, FL
70°F · Tropical
~290 cal / 30 min
Mesa, AZ
73°F · Arid
~290 cal / 30 min
Springfield, MO
58°F · Continental
~290 cal / 30 min
Arlington, VA
56°F · Temperate
~290 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Beach Volleyball in Idaho Falls
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Idaho Falls:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 8 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.03
The MET value of 8 for beach volleyball is based on the Compendium of Physical Activities: where the Compendium has a matching row Calorique uses it, and for activities without a dedicated row (for example branded or mixed workouts) the value is Calorique's closest-row planning estimate. The climate factor of 1.03 is Calorique's planning adjustment for Idaho Falls's average temperature of 47°F. Use it to compare scenarios, then rely on consistent tracking and body-weight trends for personal calibration.
Beach volleyball is an intense full-body sport that combines cardiovascular endurance, explosive power, and agility. Playing on sand significantly increases the physical demands compared to indoor volleyball, as the unstable surface requires more energy for every movement. Jumping, diving, spiking, and lateral movements in sand provide an exceptional lower body and core workout. Beach volleyball also develops hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and mental focus under physical exertion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does beach volleyball burn in Idaho Falls, ID?
A 160 lb person burns about 299 calories during 30 minutes of beach volleyball in Idaho Falls. This is a planning estimate using 8 MET plus Calorique's local climate adjustment for Idaho Falls's 47°F average temperature.
Does Idaho Falls's climate affect calories burned during beach volleyball?
It can affect perceived effort, hydration needs, clothing, terrain choices, and thermoregulation. Idaho Falls has a continental climate averaging 47°F. Calorique applies a +3% planning adjustment, but actual burn varies by pace, fitness, wind, humidity, clothing, and surface.
What is the best time to do beach volleyball in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls's moderate climate (avg 47°F) with an estimated 6 outdoor-friendly months makes beach volleyball comfortable most of the year. The best time is the one you can repeat consistently; choose cooler hours on warm days and daylight hours when footing or visibility is a concern.
How many calories per month can I burn doing beach volleyball in Idaho Falls?
At your current weight, doing beach volleyball for 30 minutes in Idaho Falls: 3 sessions/week estimates ~3,884 cal/month (46,644 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week estimates ~6,473 cal/month (77,740 cal/year). Treat this as planning math, not a precise weight-loss forecast.
Is beach volleyball popular in Idaho Falls, ID?
Calorique does not have a local participation survey for Idaho Falls. Its modeled city profile highlights hiking, snowboarding, cross-country skiing for the local climate, but beach volleyball can still fit a routine there. CDC PLACES (2024 release, 2023 data) estimates 34.3% adult obesity in Idaho Falls and 23.5% of adults with no leisure-time physical activity (median of U.S. places in CDC PLACES: 36.9% and 26.6%). The continental climate with an estimated 6 outdoor months supports beach volleyball for much of the year; the profile's gym-density (4.5 per 100K) and Calorique index (56/100) figures are planning estimates, not official local statistics.