Shoveling Snow Calories Burned by City
Shoveling Snow burns approximately 218 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Find your city below for climate-adjusted estimates.
About Shoveling Snow
Snow shoveling is a vigorous physical activity that combines cardiovascular demand with heavy lifting. Each shovelful of snow involves bending, lifting, twisting, and throwing, engaging the entire body under significant load. Wet snow can weigh 15-20 pounds per shovelful, making it equivalent to weightlifting. The cold weather adds additional calorie expenditure as the body works to maintain core temperature. Caution is warranted: snow shoveling is associated with increased cardiac events due to the intense physical demand in cold conditions.
MET value: 6 · Category: Daily Activities
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