Calories Burned Volleyball in Manchester, NH
Estimate calories burned doing volleyball in Manchester, New Hampshire. Uses 6 MET plus a local continental climate planning adjustment (42°F avg).
Volleyball Calorie Calculator for Manchester
Volleyball in Manchester for 30 minutes
224 kcal
MET 6 · 73 kg · 449 kcal/hour
Includes a +3% local planning adjustment for Manchester (42°F avg)
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Manchester
Cool weather can change warm-up needs and perceived effort. The adjustment is a small planning estimate.
Manchester, New Hampshire has a continental climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F and 6 months suitable for outdoor exercise. For volleyball 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 224 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 (Manchester)
How many calories you burn during volleyball at different durations in Manchester's continental climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Manchester Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 109 kcal | 112 kcal | +3 |
| 30 minutes | 218 kcal | 224 kcal | +6 |
| 45 minutes | 327 kcal | 336 kcal | +9 |
| 60 minutes | 435 kcal | 449 kcal | +14 |
| 90 minutes | 653 kcal | 673 kcal | +20 |
| 120 minutes | 871 kcal | 897 kcal | +26 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing volleyball for 30 minutes per session in Manchester, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
2,910
calories per month
34,944 cal/year
= ~10.0 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
4,850
calories per month
58,240 cal/year
= ~16.6 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 Manchester is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Manchester Fitness Overview
Manchester, New Hampshire (pop. 115,644): Calorique's modeled city profile estimates a Calorique index of 68/100, about 7.2 gyms per 100K residents, and a walkability estimate of 55. The same model estimates 6,950 average daily steps and about 2,070 calories burned per day, and highlights snowboarding, hiking, swimming 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): 35.0% of Manchester adults have obesity (1.9 pts below the U.S. places median) and 25.2% report no leisure-time physical activity (1.4 pts below the U.S. places median).
Calorique index (estimate)
68/100
Walkability (est.)
55
Adult Obesity (CDC PLACES 2023)
35.0%
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 Manchester fitness page.
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How We Calculate Calories Burned for Volleyball in Manchester
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Manchester:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 6 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.03
The MET value of 6 for volleyball 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 Manchester's average temperature of 42°F. Use it to compare scenarios, then rely on consistent tracking and body-weight trends for personal calibration.
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 Manchester, NH?
A 160 lb person burns about 224 calories during 30 minutes of volleyball in Manchester. This is a planning estimate using 6 MET plus Calorique's local climate adjustment for Manchester's 42°F average temperature.
Does Manchester's climate affect calories burned during volleyball?
It can affect perceived effort, hydration needs, clothing, terrain choices, and thermoregulation. Manchester has a continental climate averaging 42°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 volleyball in Manchester?
Manchester's moderate climate (avg 42°F) with an estimated 6 outdoor-friendly months makes volleyball 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 volleyball in Manchester?
At your current weight, doing volleyball for 30 minutes in Manchester: 3 sessions/week estimates ~2,910 cal/month (34,944 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week estimates ~4,850 cal/month (58,240 cal/year). Treat this as planning math, not a precise weight-loss forecast.
Is volleyball popular in Manchester, NH?
Calorique does not have a local participation survey for Manchester. Its modeled city profile highlights snowboarding, hiking, swimming for the local climate, but volleyball can still fit a routine there. CDC PLACES (2024 release, 2023 data) estimates 35.0% adult obesity in Manchester and 25.2% 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 volleyball for much of the year; the profile's gym-density (7.2 per 100K) and Calorique index (68/100) figures are planning estimates, not official local statistics.