Calories Burned Disc Golf in Frederick, MD
Estimate calories burned doing disc golf in Frederick, Maryland. Uses 3.5 MET plus a local temperate climate planning adjustment (56°F avg).
Disc Golf Calorie Calculator for Frederick
Disc Golf in Frederick for 30 minutes
127 kcal
MET 3.5 · 73 kg · 254 kcal/hour
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Frederick
Moderate temperatures are close to standard exercise-estimate assumptions, so this page uses the base MET calculation.
Frederick, Maryland has a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F and 8 months suitable for outdoor exercise. For disc golf here, Calorique uses the base MET calculation because the local temperature is close to moderate exercise-planning conditions.
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 (Frederick)
How many calories you burn during disc golf at different durations in Frederick's temperate climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Frederick Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 64 kcal | 64 kcal | 0 |
| 30 minutes | 127 kcal | 127 kcal | 0 |
| 45 minutes | 191 kcal | 191 kcal | 0 |
| 60 minutes | 254 kcal | 254 kcal | 0 |
| 90 minutes | 381 kcal | 381 kcal | 0 |
| 120 minutes | 508 kcal | 508 kcal | 0 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing disc golf for 30 minutes per session in Frederick, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
1,650
calories per month
19,812 cal/year
= ~5.7 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
2,750
calories per month
33,020 cal/year
= ~9.4 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 0% climate adjustment for Frederick is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Frederick Fitness Overview
Frederick, Maryland (pop. 78,171): Calorique's modeled city profile estimates a Calorique index of 56/100, about 6.8 gyms per 100K residents, and a walkability estimate of 42. The same model estimates 5,900 average daily steps and about 1,870 calories burned per day, and highlights rowing, hiking, swimming 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): 36.4% of Frederick adults have obesity (near the U.S. places median) and 22.3% report no leisure-time physical activity (4.3 pts below the U.S. places median).
Calorique index (estimate)
56/100
Walkability (est.)
42
Adult Obesity (CDC PLACES 2023)
36.4%
Outdoor Months
8
Obesity source: CDC PLACES 2024 release (BRFSS 2022/2023 model-based estimates), crude prevalence among adults; 2023 data year. Full health snapshot on the Frederick fitness page.
Other Activities in Frederick, MD
Disc Golf in Other Maryland Cities
Madison, WI
45°F · Continental
~131 cal / 30 min
Palmdale, CA
61°F · Mediterranean
~127 cal / 30 min
High Point, NC
59°F · Subtropical
~127 cal / 30 min
Lincoln, NE
50°F · Continental
~131 cal / 30 min
Daytona Beach, FL
71°F · Tropical
~127 cal / 30 min
Reading, PA
47°F · Temperate
~131 cal / 30 min
Boca Raton, FL
71°F · Tropical
~127 cal / 30 min
Palm Bay, FL
70°F · Tropical
~127 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Disc Golf in Frederick
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Frederick:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 3.5 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.00
The MET value of 3.5 for disc golf 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 1.00 is Calorique's planning adjustment for Frederick's average temperature of 56°F. Use it to compare scenarios, then rely on consistent tracking and body-weight trends for personal calibration.
Disc golf involves throwing a flying disc into metal baskets across a course of 9 or 18 holes, similar to traditional golf but more accessible and affordable. Players walk the course carrying their discs, covering 1-3 miles per round over varied terrain including hills and wooded paths. The throwing motion engages the core, shoulders, and hips through a rotational power movement. Disc golf provides a relaxing outdoor workout that combines cardiovascular benefits from walking with upper body engagement from throwing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does disc golf burn in Frederick, MD?
A 160 lb person burns about 127 calories during 30 minutes of disc golf in Frederick. This is a planning estimate using 3.5 MET plus Calorique's local climate adjustment for Frederick's 56°F average temperature.
Does Frederick's climate affect calories burned during disc golf?
It can affect perceived effort, hydration needs, clothing, terrain choices, and thermoregulation. Frederick has a temperate climate averaging 56°F. Calorique applies a 0% planning adjustment, but actual burn varies by pace, fitness, wind, humidity, clothing, and surface.
What is the best time to do disc golf in Frederick?
Frederick's moderate climate (avg 56°F) with an estimated 8 outdoor-friendly months makes disc golf 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 disc golf in Frederick?
At your current weight, doing disc golf for 30 minutes in Frederick: 3 sessions/week estimates ~1,650 cal/month (19,812 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week estimates ~2,750 cal/month (33,020 cal/year). Treat this as planning math, not a precise weight-loss forecast.
Is disc golf popular in Frederick, MD?
Calorique does not have a local participation survey for Frederick. Its modeled city profile highlights rowing, hiking, swimming for the local climate, but disc golf can still fit a routine there. CDC PLACES (2024 release, 2023 data) estimates 36.4% adult obesity in Frederick and 22.3% of adults with no leisure-time physical activity (median of U.S. places in CDC PLACES: 36.9% and 26.6%). The temperate climate with an estimated 8 outdoor months supports disc golf for much of the year; the profile's gym-density (6.8 per 100K) and Calorique index (56/100) figures are planning estimates, not official local statistics.