Calories Burned Volleyball in Los Angeles, CA
Calculate how many calories you burn doing volleyball in Los Angeles, California. Adjusted for Los Angeles's mediterranean climate (avg 65°F). MET: 6. Climate adjustment: 0%.
Volleyball Calorie Calculator for Los Angeles
Volleyball in Los Angeles for 30 minutes
218 kcal
MET 6 · 73 kg · 435 kcal/hour
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Los Angeles
Moderate temperatures are ideal for exercise. Your body does not need extra energy for thermoregulation, so calorie burn matches the standard MET calculation.
Los Angeles, California has a mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 65°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 (Los Angeles)
How many calories you burn during volleyball at different durations in Los Angeles's mediterranean climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles.
Volleyball Tips for Los Angeles'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
Los Angeles Fitness Overview
Los Angeles, California (pop. 3,898,747) has a fitness score of 77/100 with 8.9 gyms per 100K residents and a walk score of 67. Residents average 7,500 daily steps and burn approximately 2,110 calories per day. Popular activities include surfing, hiking, yoga.
Fitness Score
77/100
Walk Score
67
Obesity Rate
27.8%
Outdoor Months
10
Other Activities in Los Angeles, CA
Snowboarding
MET 5.3 · Moderate
~192 cal / 30 min
Surfing
MET 6 · Moderate to High
~218 cal / 30 min
Swimming
MET 7 · Moderate
~254 cal / 30 min
Indoor Wall Climbing
MET 7.5 · Moderate to High
~272 cal / 30 min
Rollerblading
MET 7.5 · High
~272 cal / 30 min
Jump Rope (Double Unders)
MET 12 · Very High
~435 cal / 30 min
Sailing
MET 3 · Low to Moderate
~109 cal / 30 min
Rope Climbing
MET 8 · Very High
~290 cal / 30 min
Volleyball in Other California Cities
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
Long Beach, CA
66°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 Los Angeles
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Los Angeles:
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 Los Angeles's average temperature of 65°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 Los Angeles, CA?
A 160 lb person burns approximately 218 calories during 30 minutes of volleyball in Los Angeles. This accounts for Los Angeles's mediterranean climate with an average temperature of 65°F, which adjusts calorie burn by 0% compared to standard conditions. The base MET value for volleyball is 6.
Does Los Angeles's climate affect calories burned during volleyball?
Yes. Los Angeles has a mediterranean climate averaging 65°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 Los Angeles burns approximately 0% calories compared to the standard MET calculation at 68-72°F.
What is the best time to do volleyball in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles's moderate climate (avg 65°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 Los Angeles?
At your current weight, doing volleyball for 30 minutes in Los Angeles: 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 Los Angeles's 65°F average temperature.
Is volleyball popular in Los Angeles, CA?
While volleyball may not be the most popular activity in Los Angeles (popular activities include surfing, hiking, yoga), it is still widely practiced. The city offers 8.9 gyms per 100K residents and has a fitness score of 77/100. The mediterranean climate with 10 outdoor months supports volleyball for much of the year.