Calories Burned Disc Golf in Madison, WI
Estimate calories burned doing disc golf in Madison, Wisconsin. Uses 3.5 MET plus a local continental climate planning adjustment (45°F avg).
Disc Golf Calorie Calculator for Madison
Disc Golf in Madison for 30 minutes
131 kcal
MET 3.5 · 73 kg · 262 kcal/hour
Includes a +3% local planning adjustment for Madison (45°F avg)
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Madison
Cool weather can change warm-up needs and perceived effort. The adjustment is a small planning estimate.
Madison, Wisconsin has a continental climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F and 6 months suitable for outdoor exercise. For disc golf 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 131 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 (Madison)
How many calories you burn during disc golf at different durations in Madison's continental climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Madison Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 64 kcal | 65 kcal | +1 |
| 30 minutes | 127 kcal | 131 kcal | +4 |
| 45 minutes | 191 kcal | 196 kcal | +5 |
| 60 minutes | 254 kcal | 262 kcal | +8 |
| 90 minutes | 381 kcal | 392 kcal | +11 |
| 120 minutes | 508 kcal | 523 kcal | +15 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing disc golf for 30 minutes per session in Madison, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
1,702
calories per month
20,436 cal/year
= ~5.8 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
2,836
calories per month
34,060 cal/year
= ~9.7 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 Madison is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Madison Fitness Overview
Madison, Wisconsin (pop. 269,840): Calorique's modeled city profile estimates a Calorique index of 63/100, about 6.3 gyms per 100K residents, and a walkability estimate of 52. The same model estimates 6,450 average daily steps and about 1,900 calories burned per day, and highlights cycling, running, kayaking 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): 32.7% of Madison adults have obesity (4.2 pts below the U.S. places median) and 22.0% report no leisure-time physical activity (4.6 pts below the U.S. places median).
Calorique index (estimate)
63/100
Walkability (est.)
52
Adult Obesity (CDC PLACES 2023)
32.7%
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 Madison fitness page.
Other Activities in Madison, WI
Disc Golf in Other Wisconsin Cities
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
Stamford, CT
48°F · Temperate
~131 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Disc Golf in Madison
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Madison:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 3.5 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.03
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 1.03 is Calorique's planning adjustment for Madison's average temperature of 45°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 Madison, WI?
A 160 lb person burns about 131 calories during 30 minutes of disc golf in Madison. This is a planning estimate using 3.5 MET plus Calorique's local climate adjustment for Madison's 45°F average temperature.
Does Madison's climate affect calories burned during disc golf?
It can affect perceived effort, hydration needs, clothing, terrain choices, and thermoregulation. Madison has a continental climate averaging 45°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 disc golf in Madison?
Madison's moderate climate (avg 45°F) with an estimated 6 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 Madison?
At your current weight, doing disc golf for 30 minutes in Madison: 3 sessions/week estimates ~1,702 cal/month (20,436 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week estimates ~2,836 cal/month (34,060 cal/year). Treat this as planning math, not a precise weight-loss forecast.
Is disc golf popular in Madison, WI?
Calorique does not have a local participation survey for Madison. Its modeled city profile highlights cycling, running, kayaking for the local climate, but disc golf can still fit a routine there. CDC PLACES (2024 release, 2023 data) estimates 32.7% adult obesity in Madison and 22.0% 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 disc golf for much of the year; the profile's gym-density (6.3 per 100K) and Calorique index (63/100) figures are planning estimates, not official local statistics.