The MayoClinic.com website cites body composition and size, sex and age as contributing factors affecting calories burned per hour during physical activity. Online calculators can estimate the calories you will burn during a given activity, but keep in mind that the actual figure may vary depending on your body composition, sex and age and other factors such as the intensity level of the activity.
Running and Walking
If you're looking for an exercise that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine, running or walking often is a good choice. Both types of exercise can be done in your neighborhood or at a fitness facility, and the only accessory you need is a good pair of running or walking shoes. According to the American Heart Association, a 100-pound individual who runs at 5.5 miles per hour, the equivalent of roughly an 11 minute per mile pace, will burn 440 calories in an hour, a 150-pound individual will burn 660 calories at that pace, and a 200-pound individual will burn 962 calories. The same individuals walking at 3 miles per hour, the equivalent of a 20 minute per mile pace, will burn 210, 320 and 416 calories per hour, respectively.
Aquatic Activities
Aquatic exercise is a good option for those seeking a low-impact activity that eases joint pain and effectively burns calories. According to MayoClinic.com, a 160-pound individual who swims laps in a typical 25-yard or 25-meter pool will burn 511 calories an hour, a 200-pound individual will burn 637 calories, and a 240-pound individual will burn 763 calories.
If swimming laps doesn't suit you, water aerobics can be an alternative. The MayoClinic.com website estimates that a 160-pound individual burns 292 calories over the course of an hour, a 200-pound individual burns 364 calories, and a 240-pound individual burns 436 calories.
Alternative Activities
Fitness Magazine online investigated the calories burned for an average-weight woman who participates in nontraditional physical activities. All calorie estimates were based on a 155-pound woman. The magazine found that an hour of scuba diving burned 490 calories. Hopscotch and tetherball resulted in burning 350 calories per hour. Bellydancing burned 315 calories in an hour. Rollerblading burned 840 calories over the course of an hour.
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