Calories Burned Volleyball in Long Beach, CA
Calculate how many calories you burn doing volleyball in Long Beach, California. Adjusted for Long Beach's mediterranean climate (avg 66°F). MET: 6. Climate adjustment: 0%.
Volleyball Calorie Calculator for Long Beach
Volleyball in Long Beach for 30 minutes
218 kcal
MET 6 · 73 kg · 435 kcal/hour
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Long Beach
Moderate temperatures are ideal for exercise. Your body does not need extra energy for thermoregulation, so calorie burn matches the standard MET calculation.
Long Beach, California has a mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F and 10 months suitable for outdoor exercise. When doing volleyball here, your body burns calories at approximately the standard rate, as the temperature closely matches the conditions used in MET research (68-72°F).
Calorie Burn by Duration (Long Beach)
How many calories you burn during volleyball at different durations in Long Beach's mediterranean climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Long Beach Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 109 kcal | 109 kcal | 0 |
| 30 minutes | 218 kcal | 218 kcal | 0 |
| 45 minutes | 327 kcal | 327 kcal | 0 |
| 60 minutes | 435 kcal | 435 kcal | 0 |
| 90 minutes | 653 kcal | 653 kcal | 0 |
| 120 minutes | 871 kcal | 871 kcal | 0 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing volleyball for 30 minutes per session in Long Beach, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
2,832
calories per month
34,008 cal/year
= ~9.7 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
4,720
calories per month
56,680 cal/year
= ~16.2 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. Climate adjustment of 0% applied for Long Beach.
Volleyball Tips for Long Beach's Climate
- With 10 months suitable for outdoor exercise, take advantage of year-round outdoor volleyball opportunities.
- Practice jumping technique to improve your vertical leap and reduce knee stress
- Strengthen your shoulders with rotator cuff exercises to prevent overuse injuries
Long Beach Fitness Overview
Long Beach, California (pop. 466,742) has a fitness score of 68/100 with 6.7 gyms per 100K residents and a walk score of 67. Residents average 7,500 daily steps and burn approximately 2,100 calories per day. Popular activities include surfing, cycling, volleyball.
Fitness Score
68/100
Walk Score
67
Obesity Rate
26.9%
Outdoor Months
10
Other Activities in Long Beach, CA
Step Aerobics
MET 7.5 · Moderate to High
~272 cal / 30 min
Skateboarding
MET 5 · Moderate
~181 cal / 30 min
Beach Volleyball
MET 8 · High
~290 cal / 30 min
Swimming Laps (Vigorous)
MET 9.8 · Very High
~356 cal / 30 min
Stair Climber Machine
MET 9 · High
~327 cal / 30 min
Lacrosse
MET 8 · High
~290 cal / 30 min
Rope Climbing
MET 8 · Very High
~290 cal / 30 min
Calisthenics
MET 3.8 · Moderate
~138 cal / 30 min
Volleyball in Other California Cities
Los Angeles, CA
65°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
San Diego, CA
64°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
San Jose, CA
62°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
San Francisco, CA
58°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
Fresno, CA
63°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
Sacramento, CA
65°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
Oakland, CA
63°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
Bakersfield, CA
62°F · Mediterranean
~218 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Volleyball in Long Beach
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Long Beach:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 6 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.00
The MET value of 6 for volleyball is sourced from the Compendium of Physical Activities. The climate factor of 1.00 accounts for Long Beach's average temperature of 66°F. Research shows that exercising in non-neutral temperatures increases energy expenditure as the body works to maintain its core temperature.
Volleyball involves jumping, diving, and quick lateral movements that provide a high-intensity intermittent workout. The sport develops explosive leg power from repeated jumping, upper body strength from hitting and blocking, and core stability from the rotational movements in serving and spiking. Beach volleyball on sand is even more demanding due to the unstable surface. Volleyball is excellent for developing reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does volleyball burn in Long Beach, CA?
A 160 lb person burns approximately 218 calories during 30 minutes of volleyball in Long Beach. This accounts for Long Beach's mediterranean climate with an average temperature of 66°F, which adjusts calorie burn by 0% compared to standard conditions. The base MET value for volleyball is 6.
Does Long Beach's climate affect calories burned during volleyball?
Yes. Long Beach has a mediterranean climate averaging 66°F. Moderate temperatures are ideal for exercise. Your body does not need extra energy for thermoregulation, so calorie burn matches the standard MET calculation. This means volleyball in Long Beach burns approximately 0% calories compared to the standard MET calculation at 68-72°F.
What is the best time to do volleyball in Long Beach?
Long Beach's moderate climate (avg 66°F) with 10 outdoor-friendly months makes volleyball comfortable most of the year. Morning exercise may boost metabolism for the rest of the day, while evening sessions can help with stress relief and sleep quality.
How many calories per month can I burn doing volleyball in Long Beach?
At your current weight, doing volleyball for 30 minutes in Long Beach: 3 sessions/week burns ~2,832 cal/month (34,008 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week burns ~4,720 cal/month (56,680 cal/year). These estimates include the 0% climate adjustment for Long Beach's 66°F average temperature.
Is volleyball popular in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, volleyball is among the most popular fitness activities in Long Beach. The city's mediterranean climate with 10 months of outdoor exercise weather and a walk score of 67 make it well-suited for this activity. Long Beach has 6.7 gyms per 100K residents and a fitness score of 68/100.