Football Calories Burned by City
Football burns approximately 290 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Find your city below for climate-adjusted estimates.
160 lbs / 30 min
290
calories
180 lbs / 30 min
327
calories
200 lbs / 30 min
363
calories
About Football
Playing football (American football) is a high-intensity sport that combines sprinting, tackling, throwing, and strategic team play. It requires strength, speed, agility, and endurance across all positions. The constant alternation between explosive plays and brief huddles creates a natural interval training effect. Football develops power, toughness, and the ability to perform under pressure. Touch and flag football provide similar cardiovascular benefits with significantly less injury risk.
MET value: 8 · Category: Sports
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Calorie burn varies by climate and environment. Pick your city for personalized estimates.
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