Calories Burned Skateboarding
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About skateboarding
Skateboarding rarely feels like training, which is part of why the numbers surprise people. Pushing is one-legged work, and a session is a long string of short sprints: roll, pop, land, walk back. The 2024 Compendium rates general skateboarding at 5.0 METs, about 352 calories an hour for a 155 lb skater, and a hard park or street session at 6.0. Longboarding is the outlier. Push a board at 11 mph and you are at 10.5 METs, the same territory as running.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of skateboarding at moderate intensity (MET 5)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 136 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 159 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 176 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 193 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 210 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 227 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 249 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 88 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 176 cal |
| 45 minutes | 264 cal |
| 60 minutes | 352 cal |
| 90 minutes | 527 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of skateboarding burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 176 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Skateboarding
- Swap your pushing foot every few blocks, one leg gives out long before the other
- Count the minutes you are actually rolling, not the time spent sitting on the ledge
- A long flat path keeps your heart rate steadier than a park session does
- Wear a helmet, and pads while you are learning, a broken wrist costs you six weeks
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