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How many calories do we burn playing tennis?
Everything you need to know about tennis
Do you know how many calories you can burn when playing tennis for 30 minutes or 1 hour? By entering your overall activity time and your weight in kilos, you can get an idea of how many calories you burn playing tennis.
Tennis: A few examples of energy expenditure depending on weight and activity time.
Use the table below to see how many calories you lose playing tennis!
Tennis
singles
Expenditure in Kilocalories
| Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kg | 79 | 158 | 315 |
| 50 kg | 98 | 197 | 394 |
| 60 kg | 118 | 236 | 473 |
| 70 kg | 138 | 276 | 551 |
| 80 kg | 158 | 315 | 630 |
| 90 kg | 177 | 354 | 709 |
Tennis
doubles
Expenditure in Kilocalories
| Weight | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kg | 63 | 126 | 252 |
| 50 kg | 79 | 158 | 315 |
| 60 kg | 95 | 189 | 378 |
| 70 kg | 110 | 221 | 441 |
| 80 kg | 126 | 252 | 504 |
| 90 kg | 142 | 284 | 567 |
See the detailed calculations and metabolic equivalent for tennis
Everything you need to know about tennis
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TENNIS
Tennis is a sport that really took off in France in the 70s and 80s, but has now lost some of its supremacy. Every village has built its own tennis court, and it’s not unusual to see many outdoor courts abandoned by local councils.
Tennis can be played on a variety of surfaces, including clay (the legendary Roland Garos tournament is one example) or grass. Tennis is played with a racket and a ball, by 2 players (singles) or 4 players (doubles) and can be played outdoors or indoors
Some benefits of playing tennis:
- Improving physical fitness: Tennis is a sport that involves the whole body. It develops cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and agility. Players need to be fast, responsive and able to maintain a steady pace throughout the match.
- Muscle strengthening: Regular tennis practice strengthens the muscles of the legs, arms, trunk and back. The movements of hitting, lateral movement and serving stimulate and tone the muscles of the body.
- Improving balance and coordination: Tennis requires good balance, precise coordination of movements and good anticipation of ball trajectories. Players must be able to move quickly, change direction and hit accurate shots.
- Developing technical skills: Tennis enables players to develop technical skills such as racket control, shot accuracy, game strategy and reading their opponent’s actions. These technical skills are essential for success in this sport.
- Cognitive stimulation: Tennis is a sport that requires quick thinking, strategic decision-making and anticipation of the opponent’s actions. Players have to analyse ball trajectories, adjust their positioning on the court and choose appropriate shots. This stimulates cognitive abilities and encourages the development of mental skills.
- Social interaction: Tennis can be played solo or in doubles, which encourages social interaction and the development of friendships. It’s also an excellent activity to share with family and friends.
In conclusion, tennis is a complete sport that offers many benefits for the body and mind. It develops physical fitness, coordination, technical skills, strategic thinking and social interaction. Whether you’re a keen player or a casual amateur, tennis is a stimulating sport that offers both challenge and fun on the court.
How to calculate the number of calories burned playing tennis
The result displayed is expressed in Kcal and is calculated using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). The MET for each activity is the result of statistical data and cannot therefore be interpreted as an exact calculation, but rather as an estimate that takes into account the MET value and the ratio between the time spent doing an activity and the weight of the individual.
For example: The MET value for tennis is 7.5 in singles. This means that a person playing tennis consumes 7.5 times more energy than when resting during a singles match.
MET values for different levels of tennis intensity
- singles tennis: MET = 7.5
- doubles tennis: MET = 6
Discover the detailed formula to calculate your daily energy expenditure while playing tennis
Consumption in Kcal per minute = (METs*3.5*Weight in kilos)/200
This gives for a person weighing 70 kilos for 30 minutes:
Consumption in Kcal per minute = (7.5*3.5*70)/200 = 9.19 Kcal/min
So for 30 minutes = 9.19*30 = 276 kcal for 30 minutes
